Proposal to increase to lobster catch size by 1mm

Deputy Steve Luce proposed increasing the minimum size from 88mm to 89mm

A Jersey minister wants to increase the size a lobster can be caught and sold by 1mm to improve stock levels.

Environment Minister Deputy Steve Luce proposed increasing the minimum size of catch from 88mm (3.46 inches) to 89mm (3.50 inches).

Luce adopted the recommendation from the Lobster Working Group, which he said had worked to improve stock management over the last five years.

If the amendment is approved, the new minimum size would come into force from 16 September.