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Council of Ministers agrees its position on new CFP

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on15/05/2013

The Council of Ministers has agreed its position on the new Common Fisheries Policy: the discard ban has survived, though fish will still be thrown back. Now they enter final negotiations with the European Parliament - the end is in sight!

Handline-caught mackerel back on 'fish to eat' list

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on16/05/2013

Richard Benyon vows to drive through 'ambitious' EU fishing reforms

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What happens to the email you send to the government?

added by Fish Fight Team on 31 Jan 2013

If you want your response and information to remain confidential, just tell the government in your email. Here's some more information about how the government will treat confidentiality during this process.... See more...

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Fisheries votes in Strasbourg last week

added by Fish Fight Team on 24 Sep 2012

Last Wednesday in Strasbourg, the European Parliament had its first opportunity to express its opinion on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy. Two votes in particular give worrying signs that MEPs may undermine this golden opportunity to set EU fisheries on a path to sustainability. See more...

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RSPB

added by Fish Fight Team on 01 Jan 2011

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Sustain

added by Fish Fight Team on 01 Jan 2011

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What are MCZs?

added by Fish Fight Team on 31 Jan 2013

MCZ stands for Marine Conservation Zone – a type of marine protected area intended to protect seabed species and marine habitats from activities that would damage them. See more...

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Maria Damanaki on Fish Fight

added by Fish Fight Team on 03 May 2011

European Commissioner Maria Damanaki on the fish fight campaign... See more...

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Fish Fight wins a BAFTA

added by Fish Fight Team on 23 May 2011

A fantastic result for the campaign, for Keo Films and for Hugh! See more...

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FISH FIGHT LAUNCHING IN EUROPE

added by Fish Fight Team on 27 May 2011

On Tuesday 31st May Fish Fight is launching their European Campaign with an event in Brussels outside the European Union Building. More info to follow soon... See more...

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FISH FIGHT EUROPE PRESS RELEASE

added by Fish Fight Team on 30 May 2011

All the information on the European campaign See more...

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Discards Ban Would be Good News for Fishermen, says New Study

added by Fish Fight Team on 23 Jun 2011

Banning fisheries discards in the North Sea will promote fish stock recovery and increase fishermen’s incomes, according to new research by scientists at the University of York. See more...

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