Baltic Cod Fishing Quotas for 2003 – still a threat
delta • September 9, 2003
Baltic Cod Fishing Quotas for 2003 – still a threat for the long-term survival of the Baltic cod. Baltic Herring stock is planned to be overfished with 33% for year 2003.
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Widespread exploitation of the critically endangered European eel population continues against scientific advice, despite few signs of recovery. Yesterday, the International Exploration of the Sea, ICES, published its scientific advice on fishing opportunities and conservation for European eel for 2026. As in previous years, ICES advises zero catch for all life stages, all uses and in all habitats. The conservation advice is to reduce other human-related mortalities to zero and restore habitats.
EU Council decision on 2026 fishing limits fails to implement legally required safeguards, jeopardising the fragile marine ecosystem