Public Urged to Back Ban on Destructive Fishing in Protected Areas

Public urged to back ban on destructive fishing in protected areas

The Government is holding a consultation on banning ‘bottom trawling’ in 41 offshore marine protected areas in English waters.

Sustainable fishing outside the European Union – answering citizens’ concerns

Citizens are calling on the European Union to ensure that its fishing practices abroad are environmentally responsible. Many citizens have written to the President of the European Parliament on this subject since July 2025, calling for stronger ecological standards, transparency, and regulation of EU fishing activities outside EU waters. We replied to citizens who took the time to write to the President. Main elements of the reply Fishing outsid…

Joint Fishing Industry Statement Condemns Stage 3 MPA Ban Plans - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News

A joint fishing industry statement by the UK, Belgium, France and Netherlands condemns the UK’s Stage 3 MPA trawling ban as disproportionate, flawed and politically driven Cross-Border Statement Warns of Devastating Consequences for Coastal Communities and Food Security A powerful joint statement from fishing sector representatives in the UK, Belgium, France, and the Netherlands has condemn…