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Recreational Fisheries in the EU: Status and Needs

Summary

This report examines the current state of recreational fishing in the EU, highlighting the need for better data collection and clearer legal definitions to protect fish stocks and support local economies.
10 12.06.2018
Other
economy
fisheries
environment
social policy
public administration

Key points

  • The report emphasizes the urgent need to collect sufficient data on recreational fishing to accurately assess its impact on fish stocks and mortality levels.
  • A clear legal distinction is required to ensure that catches from recreational fishing are never sold commercially.
  • The EU needs a new definition for recreational fishers to distinguish them from those engaged in commercial activities.
  • Recreational fishing is recognized as a major economic driver, contributing an estimated 10.5 billion euros to the European economy.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the state of play of recreational fisheries in the European Union State of play of recreational fisheries in the EU
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