The European Fishmeal and Fish Oil Producers group warns the government of UK to consider ban on sand eels
Sand Eel
Seafood
United Kingdom
Regulation & Compliances
Published Nov 22, 2023
Tridge summary
The European Fishmeal and Fish Oil Producers (EFFOP) are urging the Scottish government to carefully consider the potential consequences of banning the fishing of sand eels in the country's waters. Europe's sand eel fishery is an important resource for the fishmeal market, and a sudden closure could disrupt supply chains and negatively affect the local economy. While environmental groups support the ban to protect marine wildlife, EFFOP argues that there are already measures in place to protect sand eel populations.
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Original content
From SeafoodSource on November 16, the European Fishmeal and Fish Oil Producers (EFFOP) warned the Scottish government to carefully consider the consequences of its proposal to stop all fishing of sand eels in the country’s waters. Europe's sand eel fishery has historically been an important resource for the fishmeal market, and a sudden closure of the sand eel fishery in Scotland could disrupt supply chains, impact jobs and have a negative impact on the local economy. The UK has banned the fishing of sand eels in English waters for three consecutive years. In July this year, the Scottish Government launched a consultation on proposals to ban the fishing of sand eels in all Scottish waters. The ban is intended to ensure the sustainability of stocks and the wider ecosystem for commercial fish, seabirds and marine mammals. ...
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