Protecting Marine Biodiversity and Supporting Coastal Fisheries

by name voted on 10.03.2026

Summary

This report proposes strategies to protect sensitive marine species and combat invasive alien species while ensuring the economic stability of coastal fishing communities through targeted support and modernization.

10 10.03.2026

Report

economy

environment

social policy

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

The importance of maintaining healthy marine ecosystems and protecting sensitive species as indicators of ocean health.
The need to reduce or eliminate the accidental capture of sensitive marine species through improved technical measures.
Using financial incentives to encourage fishers to adopt selective fishing gear and techniques with lower environmental impact.
Addressing the threat of invasive species, which damage fishing gear, reduce catches, and disrupt local aquaculture.

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Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT on the fisheries management approaches for safeguarding sensitive species, tackling invasive species and benefiting local economies REPORT on the fisheries management approaches for safeguarding sensitive species, tackling invasive species and benefiting local economies Fisheries management approaches for safeguarding sensitive species, tackling invasive species and benefiting local economies

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