8. Are Scampi and Langoustines Sustainable?
Yes. Despite the general bad press which dominates stories about the fishing industry, scientists have stated that the Biomass is stable and robust, and this was signalled by an increase in the fishing quotas in 2006, and sustaining these levels for 2007.
Firstly Langoustines live in burrows in the sandy & muddy seabed, and so can easily hide from being caught. Secondly, they are a territorial and not shoaling species, meaning they are widely spread out on the sea bed, making them more difficult to catch. In addition, the Shellfish vessels in partnership with Seafish have developed a "Responsible Fishing Scheme" which includes good handling practice & evidence of sustainability, which is to be rolled out from 2007 onwards.
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