A major survey of the south-west fishing industry has begun in a bid to boost its sustainability
Ekos Consulting, in association with Nautilus Consultants, has been commissioned by the South West Regional Development Agency to compile a socio-economic analysis by the end of the month. The study has received grants from the Objective 1 Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance programme, facilitated by South West Pesca and also the South West RDA.
The survey will calculate the value of the industry in the region. Present estimates are that 7,000 jobs are directly and indirectly supported by the fishing industry. Clare Leverton, Objective 1 fisheries programme manager, said: "Objective 1 has supported this analysis to provide us with the information needed to develop a sustainable fishing industry by restructuring in the most effective way."

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