My question is for Mr. Williams or Mr. Napier.
Considering that the fisheries are an ecosystem and that there are fish and humans in that ecosystem, there's a whole economy of scale to protect; there's sustainability, obviously, and the climate change variable. Sustainable fisheries are another consideration, so we want to protect the resource, as well as fishers' expertise. Let's assume it's all equal.
Would it be possible, in the short term, to take into account the relationship between the large volume of redfish in the gulf and the low fishing quota, in order to increase the quota and distribute it equitably among small boats? I say “short term” because the fishery will be open very soon and these people are facing uncertainty and a void.
Do you think that, in a context where human beings, families and children are awaiting their fate, things could be moved along a bit and a small risk could be taken that will not kill anyone? This risk will certainly not alter the resource and will at least enable these people to break even and make ends meet.
Do you think something along those lines can be considered in the short term? Is there no point in dreaming?