EU States oppose ‘blanket ban’

2014-05-28T10:40:00

The NFFO says the ban could close all of the UK small scale driftnet fisheries for herring, mackerel, sole and others. Photo: NFFO

A coalition of fishermen, scientists and conservationists are joining forces to oppose the European Commission’s proposal for a ‘blanket ban’ on driftnet fisheries.

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