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Survey of bait collection in Britain 1992

Abstract

Sea angling is a popular and expanding sport practised by over two million sea anglers in Great Britain. It relies upon the use of bait which is primarily collected live. Because of the growing numbers of bait collectors, concern has been raised over the sustainability of bait supply, conservation of the bait species and the habitat, as well as conflicts with other shore users.

A questionnaire survey of angling clubs, conservation organisations and local authorities carried out by NCC in 1985 aimed to address these points. A general assessment of the status of bait collection and supply is presented in this report from the results of the survey. Its implications for nature conservation in Britain during the late 1980s are discussed.

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Resource type Publication

Topic category Environment

Reference date 1992··

Citation
Fowler, S.L. 1992. Survey of bait collection in Britain. JNCC Report 107. JNCC, Peterborough. ISSN 0963-8091

Lineage
The Nature Conservancy Council commissioned a number of specific impact studies and also tried to obtain a general picture of the extent and intensity of bait digging and its implications for nature conservation through a nationwide questionnaire.

Responsible organisation
Communications, JNCC publisher

Limitations on public access No limitations

Use constraints Available under the Open Government Licence 3.0

Metadata date 2025·12·19

Metadata point of contact
Communications, JNCC

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