Sustainable exploitation of sea bass

Summary

The European Parliament calls for urgent measures to protect sea bass stocks from overexploitation. It emphasizes the need for better scientific data and a multiannual management plan to ensure long-term sustainability.
10 12.03.2015
Other
economy
fisheries
environment
public administration

Key points

  • There is currently insufficient scientific information regarding the migration paths and reproduction locations of sea bass.
  • The species is at risk because it grows slowly and takes a long time to reach maturity.
  • A long-term management plan is needed to bring sea bass populations back to sustainable levels.
  • The introduction of catch limits for commercial fishing should be considered, despite the administrative challenges it may cause.
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