Objection to Dolphin Protection Measures in the Bay of Biscay

by name voted on 27.11.2024

Summary

This motion objects to new EU regulations intended to reduce dolphin catches in the Bay of Biscay, citing unreliable data and severe economic damage.

10 27.11.2024

Resolution

economy

fisheries

environment

public administration

Key points

The motion objects to the Commission's regulation regarding dolphin protection in the Bay of Biscay.
The regulation amends existing rules on the conservation of fisheries resources and marine ecosystems.
There are serious concerns regarding the transparency and quality of data provided by the Pelagis Observatory.
The socio-economic impact is estimated to be around 100 million euros for the industry.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission Delegated Regulation of 30 September 2024 amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 as regards measures to reduce incidental catches of common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and other small cetaceans in the Bay of Biscay

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