Here you can find information on organised Social Dives, Courses, Competitions and various other items of information relating to spearfishing/freediving activities in and around Jersey.
The European Union is planning on making changes to the "Technical Conservation Regulations" this will mean a ban on spear fishing. which is an enjoyable hobby for many men and women throughout Europe the article change is listed below:
Article 12 Destructive fishing practicesThe catching, retention on board, transhipment, storage, landing, sale, display or offer for sale of marine organisms caught using methods incorporating the use of explosives, poisonous or stupefying substances, electric current or any kind of projectile shall be prohibited.
This is a significant change from the current legislation which is Article 31 of Council Regulation 850/98 which permits spear fishing but prohibits the sale of fish caught using a projectile:
Article 31 Unconventional fishing methods1. The catching of marine organisms using methods incorporation the use of explosives, poisonous or stupefying substances or electric current shall be prohibited.
2.The sale, display or offer for sale of marine organisms caught using methods incorporating the use of any kind of projectile shall be prohibited.
For those that live in the British Isles, there is a petition on the government website @ http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Spearfishing/ which can be signed by anyone who is a British Citizen. For other countries, please contact your local MEP/Government website to see if there is a petition already started or if it's possible to start one.
