According to the Danish Fishing group, the UK should be punished for sand eel closure

Sand Eel

Denmark

United Kingdom

Regulation & Compliances

Published Mar 6, 2024

Tridge summary

Danish fishing groups have criticised the UK's decision to ban sandeel fishing in its waters, claiming it breaches the Brexit agreement and could have serious implications for their industry. The ban affects up to 75% of fishing grounds and could potentially destroy the sandeel fishery. Despite the sandeel population being well managed and sustainable fishing of approximately 167,000 tonnes of sandeel being scientifically supported, the UK has decided to implement the ban from 1 April. Denmark is calling for the UK to face consequences for breaking the agreement, suggesting reciprocal restrictions on market access.

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UK should be punished for sandeel closure, say Danish fishing groups. A grouping Danish fishing organisations says the sandeel closure in UK waters will have serious implications for its sector. The group, comprising the Danish Pelagic Producers’ Organisation, the Danish Fishermen’s Association, and Marine Ingredients says ICES recently presented the scientific recommendations for setting fishing quotas for sandeel, ans although the recommendations bode well for fisheries, the UK – contrary to the Brexit agreement – will by their actions, destroy the sandeel fishery. A statement said: “The United Kingdom has announced the total closure of fishing grounds in British waters, where up to 75% of fishing normally takes place. The situation is unacceptable and very serious, says the fishing industry and the fishmeal industry. “Biologists at the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) have delivered good news to the Danish fisheries sector. The sand eel population is ...

Source: Fish Focus