EU SCIENTIFIC ADVICE
February 1st, 2003
BY KEITH NUTHALLWEAKNESSES in scientific advice leading the European Commission to propose often controversial catch restrictions in European Union (EU) waters has prompted Brussels to propose a major overhaul of its assessment of stocks.In a new policy paper (called a Communication) on the subject, the Commission admits the shortcomings of existing systems and suggests ways to better involve the fishing industry itself and other international organisations.EU fishing Commissioner Franz Fischler said: "Today, when so many fish stocks are heavily overexploited, ...
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