Latest briefing on the status of Baltic fish stocks and quota recommendations
Read more on the State of the stocks and find our joint briefing providing analysis and comment on fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea here.
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Take action to save European eel
In less than 50 years, European eel has gone from one of our largest, most widespread fishery resources to a critically endangered species in need of urgent, coordinated action.
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Baltic Sea
Working with the fishing industry and policy makers, we focus on improving fishery sustainability in the Baltic Sea through policy development.
Common Fisheries Policy
The CFP provides the framework for fisheries regulation in the European Union. We work with a number of polices and regulations emerging under the reformed CFP.
European Eel
We work together with partners for further actions to secure eel recovery across its geographical range. Some needed actions are; a revised EU management framework, improved control and regional coordination.
Latest news
August 28, 2023
Commission proposes fishing opportunities for 2024 in the Baltic Sea
On the 28th of August 2023 the European Commission released its proposal for the Fishing Opportunities in the Baltic Sea 2024. This is their press release: “Today, the Commission has adopted its proposal for the 2024 fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea in response to a scientific assessment that indicates several fisheries are in … Continued
July 13, 2023
European Parliament passes nature restoration law
On 12 July, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved one of the key laws for protection of nature – the nature restoration law, after months of heated debate. On 12 July, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved one of the key laws for protection of nature – the nature restoration law, after months … Continued
June 19, 2023
Joint NGO recommendations on Baltic Sea fishing opportunities for 2024
The Baltic Sea ecosystem is in severe distress and the major commercial fish stocks have never been in worse condition. In October 2023, EU fisheries ministers will agree on fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2024. We have provided joint NGO recommendations on Baltic Sea fishing opportunities for 2024 in the context of environmental regulations, EU … Continued
June 3, 2023
Scientific Advice states that Baltic Sea herring stocks are below safe levels. NGOs: “stop while there is still time”
On May 31st, the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) published its scientific advice. Adding to an already dire situation for cod, ICES now advises that drastic cuts in fishing for Baltic herring are also necessary. NGOs and small scale fishermen alike react with calls for urgent action to taken by decision … Continued
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