The EU fish discard ban: Where’s the catch?

The introduction of the EU discard ban is a step in the right direction as it will improve resource use and management of stocks and thus contributes to green growth. However, the international fisheries sector still needs more action to rebuild fisheries and implement reforms to sustain them.

[Significant progress to an agreement between the European Parliament and Council of the European Union was made in May 2013].

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