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Old 16-05-07, 04:08 PM
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I have been on a couple of dives where divers come back with a crab or a flatfish for their supper.

What's the deal on eating sea creatures? Is it frowned upon, illegal or the done thing?

I quite fancy taking a crab back for the pot and can't see any difference between me catching it and a fisherman catching it.
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There was an article in a recent edition of The Field which summarised the various rules on taking shellfish if you can get hold of it. Can't remember which one, I'll have a look when I get home if I still have it.
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Old 16-05-07, 04:23 PM
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There have been various discussion on here about this.

Bottom line is that some people do it, some hate it and some don't have a problem but don't do it.

The only thing I would say is that if you take from the sea, then check the legal restrictions on size of the animals you take, and only take what you (and your family) will eat. Don't waste and don't sell on unless licenced to do so.

Also some areas of the sea are restricted, so be careful where you catch. The department of fisheries should be able to help you out with 'no take' zones and sizes etc with a quick phone call.

If you are thinking of catching dinner then it may be useful to speak with someone who has been doing it a while, then you can get some tips on how to do and and how to kill quickly.
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Old 16-05-07, 04:36 PM
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What's the deal on eating sea creatures? Is it frowned upon, illegal or the done thing?
I don't eat seafood myself but one-kill equals one-meal is so much better than by-catch and dump because it's not on your quota....
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I believe that crustacians and fish both frown upon the practise....


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Being veggie, I don't, but then again I wouldn't stop a buddy doing it, I even pointed a scallop out on one dive. I know lots of folk that do. Like the others say, check what you take is big enough, old enough, not pregnent enough...And don't be greedy.
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Like the others say, check what you take is big enough, old enough, not pregnent enough...And don't be greedy.
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I've eaten hedgehog.

Very tasty it was too, a little bony perhaps...

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Some areas have temporary bans on shellfish such as mussels and scallops. They can store any toxins in the water and may take a while to lose them once the water quality improves.

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