Category: EU Government News
According to Mike Parks, from the Scottish White Fish Producers Association, based in north-west Scotland, a “state of anarchy” still exists in parts of the fishing industry where everyone is out for what they can get from a diminishing stock. As a result, stocks have collapsed – 88% of European stocks are overexploited and 30% [...]
The European Commission (EC) has published its report on progress achieved in the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) over the last few years and its suggestions for fishing opportunities in EU waters in 2012. Commissioner Maria Damanaki emphasized that she intends to introduce a new, precautionary approach when proposing fishing possibilities: for fish stocks where scientific [...]
Sampling plans for recreational fisheries are coming. The EU have determined that Member States should ensure that recreational fisheries are conducted in a manner compatible with the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and for stocks under a recovery plan that Member States should collect catch data of recreational fisheries. Where such fisheries have [...]
Extracts from a speech by Maria Damanaki – European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries The new Common Fisheries Policy: making things simpler Ladies and gentlemen, I would rather (like to) take this opportunity to address another, equally pressing topic: the upcoming reform of the Common Fisheries Policy. I am determined to make our policy [...]
Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki organised a ‘high level’ meeting on banning fish discards in the context of the Reform of the CFP and invited members of the European Parliament, EU fisheries ministers and the Court of Auditors for an informal political discussion that will feed into the formal debate on the [...]
The EU might lose the right to catch bluefin tuna this year. EU fisheries commissioner Maria Damanaki has written to Spain, Italy, Malta, Cyprus, Greece, telling them that the European fleet runs the risk of not being allowed to catch its quota for 2011 if they do not submit their plans for recovery of tuna [...]
The TACS and Quotas for 2011 have brought in the first EU wide protection for the tope. The document states, “Catches taken with longlines of tope shark (Galeorhinusgaleus) shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable.” This doesn’t apply to trawls but is hopefully the first step towards a management plan. Note: England and [...]
The European Court of Auditors has instigated an investigation into fleet overcapacity within the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) as part of their responsibility to ensure that EU funds spent on policy initiatives achieve good value for money. This follows on from a 2008 report by the Auditors into the CFP, which was one of the [...]
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Marine Social and Economic Data Project 2012
Robust and current data is needed urgently in the marine environment where policy makers are dealing with a number of new legislative requirements such as the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, the development of Marine Spatial Plans and the designation of new Marine Protected Areas. In response to this, EMU Limited in collaboration with the Marine [...]
EU Consultation on invasive alien species
Invasive alien species (IAS) are species whose introduction and/or spread, outside their natural past or present distribution, threatens biological diversity. They may cause serious damage not only to ecosystems but also to crops and livestock, disrupting the local ecology, impacting on human health and producing serious economic effects. While some EU instruments are dealing with [...]
European Marine and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
This consultation seeks views on the European Commission’s proposals for the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund. The European Commission published their proposals for the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) that will replace the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) from 1 January 2014 until 31 December 2020. The EMFF is structured around four pillars: Smart, Green [...]
The Scottish Government have launched a consultation on the introduction of new management measures into the Scottish scallop sector. The aims of the consultation are to help safeguard stocks and more closely align Scottish technical restrictions with those being introduced into English waters by : o Introducing a flat rate 8 dredge per side limit [...]
Future of aquaculture and fisheries
A consultation is underway to support a sustainable future for aquaculture and freshwater fisheries, and the effective management of interactions between these two sectors. The consultation also includes proposals to update enforcement provisions for aquaculture and fisheries, and a review of the approach to cost sharing and charges. The consultation will inform the development of [...]
