Yn dilyn WQ82865, a wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatgan erbyn pryd y mae'n disgwyl i'r cynllun gael ei gwblhau, ac egluro a fydd yn ofynnol i'r prosiect gefnogi anghenion ymchwil sydd wedi'u diffinio'n dda, a defnyddio dulliau cadarn a phriodol sy'n lleihau'r risg i'r anifeiliaid?
We are working with stakeholders to develop an Eastern Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (BFT) tagging project in Wales. This will improve our scientific knowledge of this species as part of a broader programme of UK and European research.
It is anticipated the first tagging will take place this year in line with UK’s ICCAT (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) approved monitoring plan.
Fish welfare is the overriding principle being used to design the capture methodology of the program and only appropriately trained and supervised skippers will be permitted to oversee the catch, tag and release of BFT.
Any specimens captured for the first time will yield valuable data about their population size, age structures and seasonal activity hotspots in Welsh waters. Any subsequent recaptures or tag returns will provide further valuable information about their migration routes and growth patterns.