added byHugh
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!
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The Northern Ireland Assembly is currently working on a Marine Bill that will include the procedure for creating Marine Conservation Zones in Northern Ireland.
The draft bill can be read here
The Northern Ireland Marine Taskforce is a group of organistations campaigning for an effective Marine Bill in Northern Ireland, you can support their call here: www.communityni.org/campaign/nimtf-2013-marine-bill-campaign