Summary
The European Parliament objects to a Commission regulation intended to protect the marine environment in the North Sea, citing outdated data and scientific concerns. 10 14.06.2018
Other
fisheries
environment
Key points
- Concerns regarding the effectiveness of measures for protecting marine species and seafloor integrity.
- Reliance on outdated fishing activity data from 2010-2012 to base the proposed measures.
- Uncertainty regarding the number of vessels that would be covered by temporary exemptions.
- Vague definitions for alternative seabed-impacting fishing gear that may conflict with existing bans.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated regulation of 2 March 2018 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/118 establishing fisheries conservation measures for the protection of the marine environment in the North Sea
Objection to a delegated act: Fisheries conservation measures for the protection of the marine environment in the North Sea
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