Royal Gazette: Broad support for ocean plan
Representatives from different sectors are sharing their views on the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme, saying the protection of the island’s waters affects more than just the fishing industry and will “build resilience”.
The national plan, which establishes no-fishing conservation areas with the aim of replenishing fish stocks, while seeking to boost the blue economy, was put on hold following the last election as the Government sought to reflect and allow for further consultation.
The BOPP has been seven years in the making and has included ocean-use surveys with 1,494 participants, including 60 per cent of full-time fishermen and women, with more than 180 formal public comments reviewed and integrated.