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ICES advice for the Baltic 2010
23/06/2009When ICES experts presented their advice for Baltic quotas in 2010, it was the first time in years they recommended increases for both Baltic cod stocks.
ICES advice for Baltic cod 2009
23/05/2008On 23 June, ICES’ Advisory Committee (ACOM) published their advice regarding the exploitation of the Baltic Sea cod stocks in 2009. The following provides a summary and comment on their assessments and advice.
Commission examines the use of Rights-based Management
13/11/2007In February, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the potential use of individual rights to fish. Rights-based Management has already been put into practice in several Member States, but has so far not been included in the European Union fishery management framework. The current consultation is an attempt to examine different management options, aiming to improve the effectiveness and competitiveness of the EU fleet, while improving the status of the fish resources.