Wednesday, May 30, 2018
EU proposal does not ensure ambitious control system to tackle illegal fishing
Lack of sanctions for infringements will continue without greater transparency in European fisheries enforcement.
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Lack of sanctions for infringements will continue without greater transparency in European fisheries enforcement.
41% of stocks in the North Sea are overfished. In a recovery scenario, the North Sea region could see an increase of 90% more fish annually.
The new proposal by European Commission would ban certain single-use plastic products that account for 70% of marine litter in Europe
The research will contribute to the preservation of natural and cultural heritage in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea
Move to sustainable fishing could generate £319 million for UK GDP and 5,100 new jobs
The proposal for a multi-annual management plan concerns 16 species and fishing fleets from 8 countries
Oceana calls on the EU to increase the trawling ban to a depth of 150 m all year round as the only way to reverse the alarming state of the heavily overfished sea.