Highlighting the role of demersal fishing
Warning that a blanket phase-out of bottom fishing in MPAs by 2030 is policy that is incompatible with both science-based management and food security objectives, the European Bottom Fishing Alliance…
Crucial vote on total closure of 10% of EU fishing grounds
A pivotal vote is due to take place today as EU Member States vote on proposals to establish zero-fishing zones accounting for 10% of EU waters. The industry states that…
European fishing sector calls for action
The European fishing sector as a whole is aiming to stage a concerted day of protest to highlight widespread dissatisfaction with the bans and restrictions to demersal fishing proposed by…
Commission plans demersal shutdown
While showing no inclination to reform the CFP and giving a free pass to other industries that affect the health of the oceans, the European Commission is expected shortly to…
Alarm over demersal shutdown proposal
European fishing industry representatives are sounding the alarm over the likelihood of the European Commission’s plans to shut down 94 sea areas across French, Spanish, Portuguese and Irish waters to…
EBFA condemns bottom fishing ban proposals
A crucial vote on the future of bottom fishing is about to take place in plenary session at the European Parliament. The consequences of this hastily organised vote could prove…
In defence of demersal fishing
There’s something poignant about using the European Parliament to introduce a group set up to counter efforts to have demersal fishing outlawed – as this is precisely where the decisions…
European industry stands together on bottom trawling
Representing the interests of more than 22,000 fishermen and 8000 vessels, an alliance of fishing organisations from across the European Union has headed to Brussels to make clear the importance…
