DANGEROUS netting that poses harm to certain marine species has been removed from an area of the Dog Beach on Llandudno’s West Shore.

Gill netting, which can be dangerous for both marine animals and humans, was discovered by a “very concerned” resident just below the first houses on Marine Drive after the cattle grid.

The unmarked gill fishing net are a length of very fine mesh, sometimes in excess of 30 metres, with a line of floats.

They are often laid out near the shore to catch fish, but are controversial with their use restricted to certain spots due to the potential harm to some species, such as porpoises.

A spokesperson for community conservation group Friends of the West Shore said of the nets: “They are an indiscriminate form of fishing, as anything can get tangled in them, including porpoises and seals, and also worryingly swimmers and paddle boarders.

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“This one had been anchored to the rocks and just left to drift on the surface without any marker buoy.

“A swimmer may have become caught in it and could easily drown.

"If anyone comes across one again please photograph it if possible and let us or the Harbourmaster know.”

The group said that the netting was reported to the Harbourmaster, who informed Conwy County Borough Council, who they say removed the netting.

A Welsh Government spokesperson said: “There are a number of rules which restrict the use of shore gill nets around the Welsh coast.

“These regulations are in place to protect stocks of migratory fish such as Salmon and Sea trout.”

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