Italy: The threatened closure of deep-sea shrimp fishing

"The closure of fishing activities for deep-water shrimp, such as the Sanremo red shrimp, would be unacceptable. After the stop to boats over 24 meters, in compliance with the EU Regulation 2021/90 which establishes the fishing opportunities for some fish stocks applicable in the Mediterranean Sea, the prohibition for the lower ones for the entire western coastal part - from Liguria to Sicily, including Sardinia - would seem to be around the corner as announced by Mipaaf to trade associations and maritime authorities ". In this way, the deputies Lorenzo Viviani, leader of the Lega group in the Agriculture committee of the Chamber and head of the party's fishing department, and Flavio Di Muro, deputy of the province of Imperia, intervene. "If confirmed - they continue - it would be necessary to take a ...