Press Release: Fishing opportunities for 2014: further phase out of overfishing

The latest figures on the fish stocks in EU waters indicate that the European Commission's efforts to phase out overfishing have paid off. In a consultation document adopted today the European Commission reports on the state of European fish stocks and sets out its intentions for proposing fishing opportunities for 2014. 39% of assessed fish stocks in EU waters of the Northeast Atlantic are now overfished, down from 47% last year and 95% in 2005. The policy is starting to show real benefits for the fishing industry as well with the latest data on profits indicating an increase of 40% on the previous year. Nevertheless, progress still needs to be made.

ESO: Background Information: Commissioner Damanaki welcomes agreement on reform of Common Fisheries Policy http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-commissioner-damanaki-welcomes-agreement-on-reform-of-common-fisheries-policy/

EurActiv, 30.05.13: EU ministers approve crackdown on over-fishing http://www.euractiv.com/cap/eu-ministers-approve-crackdown-f-news-528129

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