Agriculture Minister Phil Gawne says closing the Island’s Queenie fishery is a far-sighted move suggested by local fishermen.
The beds shut today to give stocks time to recover after around 4,000 tonnes were caught so far this season.
Mr Gawne says the moves have been broadly supported by the Manx fleet which is trying to make the industry sustainable into the future.
And he says the short-term sacrifice is a brave one by those in the industry:
Warning of mass exodus of Manx police officers
Chief constable discusses recruitment and retention with Tynwald committee
Amber weather warning issued for Tuesday
We're being told to expect significant overtopping of waves
New school planned for Park Road brownfield site
It's been derelict since the former St Ninian's Lower School was demolished in 2013
Immigration focus of Positive Action Group meeting tonight
Talk will be held at the Manx Legion Club at 7pm
