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Council of Ministers agrees its position on new CFP

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

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UK claims fish dumping ban success

added by ff_team on 15 May 2013

The UK says it has agreed new laws with the European Union which include banning the dumping of unwanted fish, such as mackerel and herring. See more...

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

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UK fisheries minister says he will refuse any deal that goes against three key principles at key meeting in Brussels See more...

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EU's 'wasteful' fish discards policy nears the end of the line

added by ff_team on 14 May 2013

Debate will decide on 40-year-old practice of throwing away edible fish to meet quotas See more...

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This is the EU's best chance in a decade to reduce fish discards

added by ff_team on 10 May 2013

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: Europe now has a great opportunity to reduce waste at sea. Britain must take the lead in ensuring its success See more...

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Initiative to improve sustainable fish labelling unveiled

added by ff_team on 26 Apr 2013

The voluntary code of conduct by the Sustainable Seafood Coalition should make it easier for consumers to shop ethically See more...

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Scientists attack government climbdown on marine protection

added by ff_team on 22 Apr 2013

86 academics warn government it could be condemning marine environment to 'years of overexploitation and degradation' See more...

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MPs Criticise Progress on Marine Zones

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MPs have criticised the government for dragging its feet over plans to create zones to protect wildlife in the seas. See more...

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Fearnley-Whittingstall urges action on marine conservation zones

added by ff_team on 26 Feb 2013

Taxpayers' £8m has resulted in just 31 out of promised 127 areas to protect dolphins, seahorses, and other rare species See more...

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall takes fish fight to Parliament

added by ff_team on 26 Feb 2013

TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall led a march to Westminster today to urge the Government to do more to protect UK seas. See more...

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on Westminster fish 'march'

added by ff_team on 26 Feb 2013

Chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall explained how people dressed as squid, jellyfish, sharks, and flatfish marched through Westminster to call for action on marine conservation. See more...