Fisheries

Spaniards demand fair fishing quotas

2025-05-27T11:41:00

The image shows Spanish fishing vessels in port

Source: Wikipedia: Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga Commons)/CC BY-SA 3.0

A new poll reveals overwhelming Spanish support for fairer fishing quotas, giving small-scale fishers more access to Spanish fisheries.

According to a YouGov poll published by Oceana, 87% of Spaniards back quota reform to boost the share of fishing quotas allocated to small-scale fishers, recognising their role in protecting marine ecosystems and supporting local jobs.

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