Danish fishers express fears for future over Baltic catch limits

Published 2021년 10월 20일

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The Danish Fishermen’s Association reports that the proposed Baltic Sea fishing opportunities for 2022 could mark the worst year in the history of the industry, with significant quotas reductions and an end to salmon targeted fisheries. The proposed 88% reduction in cod quota in the western Baltic Sea and the discard ban's impact on flatfish are of particular concern. The association emphasizes the need for solutions to support affected fishermen and calls for a balance in the fisheries. The Danish government is prepared to launch a permanent cessation scheme, while also seeking temporary solutions. The situation is complicated by many ecosystem challenges in the Baltic Sea, and the association urges for solid and holistic solutions that consider all factors.

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Danish fishers express fears for future over Baltic catch limits. The Danish Fishermen’s Association says that ever since the European Commission presented its proposal for the fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea for next year, it has been clear that 2022 will be the worst year in the history for the fishermen of the Baltic Sea. Recently, EU fisheries ministers have sealed the proposal, which means – among others, that the quota for cod in the western part of the Baltic Sea is reduced by 88% next year. Furthermore, the targeted fisheries for salmon will be terminated, even though the total stock is in fairly good shape. An article on the Association’s website states: We are talking about a disaster for the fishing industry, says chairman for The Danish Fishermen, Svend-Erik Andersen. “I am deeply concerned about the situation for many fishermen and their families, whose livelihood has been taken away overnight. The politiians in the EU and in the Member States are obliged to ...

Source: Fish Focus