Press Release: Commissioner Fischler calls for measures to conserve deep water species

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Series Details IP/00/718 (6.7.00)
Publication Date 06/07/2000
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On 6.7.00, Franz Fischler, European Commissioner responsible for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, called for measures to be taken both by the European Community and international bodies to conserve deep-water species. According to scientific advice, immediate reductions in these fisheries should be made unless they can be shown to be sustainable.

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