Scientists urge Parliament to end investment in subsidies

Scientists are calling on the European Parliament to invest in rebuilding stocks, not subsidies for new boats. Credit: Roysfoto/ CC BY-SA 3.0

A letter signed by 200 scientists has been sent to the European Parliament, urging it not to invest in the subsidies voted for by the Fisheries Committee.

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