Biodiversity > EU nations face stricter fishing curbs, leaked biodiversity plan suggests

EU nations face stricter fishing curbs, leaked biodiversity plan suggests

Published 17:48 on January 30, 2023  /  Last updated at 00:26 on January 31, 2023  / /  Biodiversity

EU member states will have to increase the number of protected marine areas in their seas to at least 30% by 2030 and prohibit more harmful fishing practices in these areas, a leaked draft European Commission document revealed on Monday.
EU member states will have to increase the number of protected marine areas in their seas to at least 30% by 2030 and prohibit more harmful fishing practices in these areas, a leaked draft European Commission document revealed on Monday.


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