I've been trying to figure out ways to increase the fish population and thus sustain fishing for the future. Does anyone think that the authorities could establish an area near-shore in Treasure Beach that could be used to protect and develop the local fish population? If so, where would be a likely location? It would be like fishfarming, but at Sea instaead of in a lake or pond.

Well Mr. Tufton our ex member of parliament for the area and also our ex minister of agriculture tried to protect the fishermen by increasing the size of the fish mesh so that they could no longer catch the small fish and so protect their future. They were so mad at his foresight and his concern that they voted him out saying that he was ruining their chance at making money. Although, I think your idea is brilliant it is unlikely that it will go over well I'm afraid.

Thought provoking idea. I used to walk to seaside to buy fish back in the early 70's and with all the improvements today, I have seen a drastic decline in the amount of fish and the quality of fish caught in Great Bay and Calabash Bay over the years.Our new M.P, Mr. Buchanan expressed concern about the bad state of fishing in the constituency so no doubt he will be addressing this matter soon.

They had better address the daily slaughter of young marine life in Parrottee.

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Thanks for sharing the article turey. I had not heard of Galleon Beach but, from what I read, that's what I had in mind for near-shore Treasure Beach.

As for an off-shore site, The Pedro Banks are a great location and I'm glad to see that that's in progress. I'm pleased to see that Jason Henzell is involved and my respect for the man just stepped up. My pocket is light but my heart is big and I will attempt to contact Ms Blake via email to see if there's anything I could do voluntarily.

To Doubt it, don't give up. A lot of what has to be done centers around educating the people, and getting them to understand that sacrifice is necessary. Let's all pull together for the betterment of our friends and family.

yes treasure beach we first have to protect the reef in the area from all waste water from the hotels and guest houses along the sea coast then the night diving or put abond and fishing for three month per year in breeze months.I now a lot of poeple my say i must be anutta but the fish population will come back love tb always.

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Sorry guy wrong topic

Let them sow it so that they can grow it.

I hear the argument from some, that the sea is massive, nuff fish inna it.

But from my lens, from what I remember over twenty years ago, even just ten year ago - the fish were larger and more bountiful.

Don't fool yourself - the fish are not in abundance, and what is caught is smaller relative to years prior.

For all the good intentions this issue must be collabrative with fisherfolk, recreational fisherfolk,tourism & uplanders. All human stakeholders need to invest their desires for a healthier sea enviroment.

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Turey I made contact with Ms. Blake and she responded right away. While there's nothing in the works directly related to Treasure Beach, she did encourage me to engage in the project at Galleon Beach, as well as contact BREDS for possible volunteer work.

I plan on being in Jamaica in a couple months and will make it a priority to contact BREDS. I encourage everyone who visits this website, many of us born and grown in Treasure Beach, to consider what we each can do to help preserve and protect the natural resources we held dear as children.

Thanks to Ms Blake for responding and encouraging Fisherson.