Wednesday, December 7, 2005
Oceana calls for the closure of the "dirtiest" fisheries in the EU
The vessels fly the flags of the United Kingdom, Germany and flags of convenience, but most of them are owned by Spanish companies.
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The vessels fly the flags of the United Kingdom, Germany and flags of convenience, but most of them are owned by Spanish companies.
A report by the organisation shows that the seas off the Iberian Peninsula, the North Sea and deep-sea waters are once again topping the list of areas in the worst state.
A report by the organisation shows that the seas off the Iberian Peninsula, the North Sea and deep-sea waters are once again topping the list of areas in the worst state.
The transfer took place between two vessels belonging to Antonio Vidal.
Many of the fisheries subsidies handed out by the governments of Galicia and Spain end up in companies involved in illegal or rogue fishing.
More and more groups of scientists, including those at the ICES, are calling for these fisheries to be closed down.
The Spanish Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries has granted him subsidies to the value of 1,700,000 euros despite his known connections with pirate fishing, This could result in a 20 year prison sentence.