Danish fury over UK sandeel fishing ban

Published 2024년 2월 5일

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The UK and Scottish Government's decision to ban sandeel fishing in UK waters has sparked outrage among Danish fishermen, who claim the move breaches the Brexit agreement. The ban, effective from 26 March, is intended to protect bird life, but Danish fishing industry groups argue there is no scientific proof of its effectiveness. The ban could significantly impact Danish fisheries and the fish oil and fishmeal industry, as around 100,000 tonnes of sandeel worth over DKK 300 million are landed in Denmark from the area annually. Danish fishing groups are urging for the issue to be escalated and for potential legal action to be considered.

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Danish fury over UK sandeel fishing ban. Danish fishermen are furious that they will be denied access to UK waters to fish for sandeels, following the design of both the UK and Scottish Government to impose a prohibition. A joint statement from three Danish fishing industry groups said: “When the EU and the UK agreed on the terms of Brexit, it was a crucial element that EU fishermen could continue to fish in British waters. “An element that EU fishermen paid dearly to get Britain to agree to. “Britain is now reneging on that agreement and will ban fishing for sandeel on the British part of Dogger Bank from 26 March this year. “Britain is implementing the closure on the grounds of wanting to protect bird life. However, there is no scientific evidence that the closure will have the desired effect. “The decision arouses indignation in the fishing industry, which points out that it is a major and fundamental problem if Britain can run away from the Brexit agreement without ...

Source: Fish Focus