THE NEW EU FISHERIES FUND MUST STAY ON COURSE TO HELP SMALL-SCALE FISHERS!
LIFE calls on MEPs to reject amendments 10, 19, and 39, which aim to expand the definition of small-scale fisheries and create an uneven playing field across Europe.
Imperfect as it is given the great diversity of small-scale fleets, the simple definition – under 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears – offers some basic clarity, a level-playing field and comparability of fisheries across the EU.
Author: Brian O'Riordan
Other authors: Marcin Rucinski
Organization: Low Impact Fishers of Europe
Year: 2019
Geographical coverage: European Union (European Union)
Type: Policy brief/paper
Full text available at: http://lifeplatform.eu/vote-on-the-2021-2027-emff/
Content language: English