Within the Diving Code of Practise (
http://endeavour.milford-docks.net/ftp/diving_code.pdf) published by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park authority there is a statement:
"Spearfishing is not acceptable. Leave fish for other to enjoy"
Conversely, PCNP encourage angling (
http://www.pcnpa.org.uk/website/defa...0&InitApp=True) and are presumably unconcerned about dozens of gut-hooked immature bass...
The PCNP policy statement regarding spearfishing is not supported by legislation or by-laws and seems to be a statement of opinion exhibiting alarming double standards.
So I called PCNP for clarification and found that no one was able to provide any concrete information of its origin or intent though its inclusion may be the thin edge of a wedge which could become the subject of legislation.
I suggest that PCNP should be lobbied for this statement to be removed from their publication.
