Concerns have been raised with regards to the volume of Queenie's currently being caught each season.
A study by Bangor University has revealed that the current system in place will result in seriously depleted Queenie stocks in the not too distant future.
They have made a number of recommendations to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.
These include a catch limit, rigorous monitoring of catches both inside and outside the Manx territorial sea and a later start time for dredging.
DEFA Minister Phil Gawne says he hopes the fisherman set to be affected understand the measures are about protecting the future of the industry:
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They have made a number of recommendations to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.
These include a catch limit, rigorous monitoring of catches both inside and outside the Manx territorial sea and a later start time for dredging.
DEFA Minister Phil Gawne says he hopes the fisherman set to be affected understand the measures are about protecting the future of the industry:
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