"End of the Line", Orphan Girl, Ballymoney, Co. Wexford

All are invited to a "Fisheries Future" meeting co-sponsored by Coastwatch Ireland and the PEW environment group.

Ballymoney, Co Wexford Monday 7th June 2010

On the Eve of World Ocean’s Day- open meeting for fishing community, anglers, politicians and all interested in restoring our fisheries.

4.15– 4.45 pm – Ballymoney Beach car park

Biodiversity of Ballymoney coastal zone Karin Dubsky Coastwatch coordinator


5-7 pm Fisheries meeting in The Orphan Girl Ballymoney

Introduction

‘End of the Line’ Film (25 min. version)

Panel Discussions with view to making an agreed statement at end.

Panel 1: World wide opportunity to act now at European level.

Mike Walker - Senior Associate, European Marine Programme | The Pew Environment Group | http://www.pewenvironment.eu

Julia Dubsky, Coastwatch: A note on Caribbean Island of Dominica sustainable fishing


Panel 2: National and Local

Commercial fishermen rep: TBC

Restoring our rivers: Avoca example Stewart Mc Grane – Chair Avoca Restoration Group

Waterford Harbour - James Mc Carthan Waterford Coastwatch and Sea Angling

The Decrease in Fish Biodiversity off the coast of Co. Wicklow: Ashley Hayden

Light Refreshments

Press statement that evening

Coastwatch Europe autumn survey across Europe and extra biodiversity and fisheries focus

Fisheries Action required


END