Report | October 1, 2018

Joint NGO recommendations on Baltic Sea fishing opportunities for 2019

In October 2018, EU fisheries ministers are scheduled to agree on fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2019. The following text outlines the joint NGO recommendations on Baltic Sea fishing opportunities for 2019 in the context of EU fisheries legislation, scientific advice on catch limits and the sharing of stocks with third countries.

Meeting the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) The annual setting of fishing opportunities is one of the most important tools for achieving the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) objective of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The Baltic Sea multiannual plan (MAP) also provides a further framework for the setting of certain Baltic Sea fishing opportunities in accordance with the objectives and targets as outlined in that plan and the objectives of the CFP.

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