Before Brexit, the largest brown crab catch volumes belonged to the UK with average annual volumes of 31,000 tonnes,…
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The impact of the war in Ukraine on the Polish fisheries and aquaculture sector
by EurofishRussia’s ongoing military aggression in Ukraine affects many parts of European economies, including the functioning of the fisheries sector.… -
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The fight against IUU fishing remains the most important goal This article was featured in Eurofish Magazine 4 2022There have certainly been some successes in the fight for more sustainability in the fishing industry.…
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Of all the fish caught worldwide nearly half are from scientifically monitored stocks and, on average, these stocks are increasing. An international project led by the University of Washington has compiled and analysed data from fisheries around the world and effective management seems to be the main reason why these stocks are at sustainable levels or successfully rebuilding. “There is a narrative that fish stocks are declining around the world, that fisheries management is failing and we need new solutions — and it’s totally wrong,” said Ray Hilborn, lead author and a professor in the University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. “Fish stocks are not all declining around the world. They are increasing in many places, and we already know how to solve problems through effective fisheries management.”