The management of 2014 Queen Scallop fishery is the topic of a new consultation as DEFA look to introduce new measures.
The focus is on sustainability of stocks, with concentration on issues like minimum landing size, weekend bans and fishing curfews.
One of the proposals will see a change to the licence needed to fish for the scallops, reducing bureaucracy to create an easier process.
DEFA Minister Phil Gawne has branded their work one of the success stories of fishing policy around Europe:
Treasury Minister says a tax threshold rise could cost £2.5m
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says more work would be done to calculate how much raising income tax allowances would cost the government.
Snow shuts the Mountain Road
The Mountain Road has been closed today due to heavy snow and dangerous driving conditions.
Stop putting knives in recycling, says council
Douglas Council is asking people not to put knives in recycling boxes.
Bee Gees to release limited-edition box set
The Bee Gees are to release a special collector's set of their biggest hits this month - including previously unreleased material.
Northern Irish politician criticises Manx visa rules
Changes to Manx visa rules for fishing boats have caused a political row in Northern Ireland.
Elective surgical unit opens at hospital
Manx Care says its new Elective Surgical Unit is now open.
Piling rig on TT course tonight
A huge rig used to help build Peel's new sewage plant will be travelling along the TT course this evening.
10-day bus strike from next weekend
A bus strike later this month will see drivers walking out for 10 days.
