Increased opportunities for Mediterranean and Black Sea small-scale fishing

Ministers from EU Member States and third countries have adopted an ambitious 10-year regional action plan for sustainable small-scale fisheries in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. This sets out detailed measures to ensure a sustainable use of fish stocks, while restoring long-term economic and social prosperity for small-scale fishers and coastal communities.

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Taiwanese fishing vessels accept NZ’s high seas boarding and inspection as standard practice

In response to recent media reports regarding a boarding and inspection by the New Zealand Navy of a Taiwanese fishing vessel said to be in contravention of international regulations, the Taiwan Fisheries Agency (FA) has stated that Yi Rong No.6, which was inspected, did not fish in the New Zealand EEZ.

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