Regarding the rules to observe when gathering shellfish

2018/04/06 Friday Culture and Leisure

The season for gathering shellfish is already here, Mie Prefecture has established rules for protecting the marine resources. Even during shellfish gathering, there are rules that must be observed, and violating it will be subject to fines. Let ‘s follow the rules and enjoy gathering shellfish.

  1. Prohibition of the use of a scoop or a rake

People who are not recognized as fishermen are prohibited from catching fishery animals and plants using a scoop (an instrument with a net or basket at the end of the bar).

  1. Restrictions on the size of asari clams and hamaguri clams

It is forbidden to catch asari clams of 2 cm or less, and hamaguri clams of 3 cm or less.

It is forbidden to catch asari clams of 2 cm or less, and hamaguri clams of 3 cm or less.

  1. Prohibited places for shellfish gathering

Do not gather shellfish without permission in places where fishery rights are set. If you do not know whether the place allows shellfish gathering, please contact the local fishery cooperative association.

For more detailed rules, refer to the link below. (Japanese only)

http://www.pref.mie.lg.jp/SUISAN/HP/38851033605.htm

 

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