Minister tells Prince Charles about Island's fishing industry

Publication Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2012  08:15

DEFA Minister Phil Gawne MHK
DEFA Minister Phil Gawne MHK

The Environment Food and Agriculture Minister has been talking to Prince Charles about the Island's work to manage stocks of fish.

Phil Gawne was at the launch of the Prince of Wales' new charity, the International Sustainability Unit.

The Minister briefly spoke with the heir to the throne about the Island's approach to sustainable fishing.

At the launch, Prince Charles warned of the dire consequences of overfishing.