EU, UK and Norway Take Hesitant Steps Towards Ending Overfishing but Nothing to Celebrate
The conclusion of the first post-Brexit trilateral negotiations over shared fish stocks in the North Sea between the EU, Norway and the UK has demonstrated some progress to end overfishing,...
Two steps forward, one giant step back: European Parliament votes for modern and transparent fisheries, but opens grave loophole
Brussels, Belgium – Thursday, 11 March The EU Fisheries Control Coalition applauds the positive steps taken by the European Parliament towards more transparent fisheries and traceable seafood. With their vote...
The Guardian: NGOs demand action not promises as EU accused of ‘failing to protect seas’
Environmental groups propose urgent plan to stop overfishing and safeguard marine life, as existing laws go unenforced
EU Reporter: EU, Norway and UK can deliver on leaders’ pledge for nature this week by ending overfishing
As officials from the EU, Norway and the UK meet virtually this week to negotiate fishing limits for shared fish populations in 2021, the Our Fish campaign today called on...