European Parliament calls – AGAIN ! - for an EU Great Cormorant management plan
European Parliament calls – AGAIN ! - for an EU Great Cormorant management plan
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EVENT REPORT - Biodiversity protection and restoration: The contribution of the recreational fisheries sector
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Event - 25 April 2023 - More big fish in the sea!
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Successful Fish Migration Project Enhances River Dee Ecosystem 04 Sep 2023 Successful Fish Migration Project Enhances River Dee Ecosystem 0 255 LIFE Dee River, a European project funded under the LIFE programme has helped build a river gate on a weir, which quickly led to easier migration for young fish on the renowned river. Young fish can ... New study confirms the economic significance of seabass angling in the Netherlands 30 Aug 2023 New study confirms the economic significance of seabass angling in the Netherlands 0 538 The European seabass is not only an immensely popular species amongst anglers but also a significant contributor to the Dutch economy. According to a study conducted in 2020-2021, seabass angling has ... Spain takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU 08 Aug 2023 Spain takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU 0 197 After Sweden, Spain holds the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU for six months starting from 1 July 2023. This presidency is essential in the European legislative work as it is the last com... The European Parliament assesses the EU’s management measures for this iconic species 08 Aug 2023 The European Parliament assesses the EU’s management measures for this iconic species 0 207 While the fight against eel trafficking remains a priority of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation with recent successful operations, the European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee... EU Recreational Fishermen to European Parliament Plenary ahead of vital vote: Support the Nature Restoration Law! 06 Jul 2023 EU Recreational Fishermen to European Parliament Plenary ahead of vital vote: Support the Nature Restoration Law! 0 367 Next week Wednesday 12 July, the Members of the European Parliament will be deciding on a fundamental text for EU rivers and marine habitats: the Nature Restoration Law. The European Anglers Alliance ... EAA adopts two new position papers on Atlantic Salmon in the Baltic and Western Baltic Cod 04 Jul 2023 EAA adopts two new position papers on Atlantic Salmon in the Baltic and Western Baltic Cod 0 240 The European Anglers Alliance has adopted two new position papers with recommendations regarding fishing opportunities for 2024 and conservation measures for the Atlantic Salmon in the Baltic and the ... Debunking myths on the Nature restoration law: anglers in support of nature restoration 14 Jun 2023 Debunking myths on the Nature restoration law: anglers in support of nature restoration 0 235 On Thursday 15 June, the European Parliament's Environment Committee will vote on the Nature Restoration Law proposed by the European Commission. After a rejection by both the Agriculture and Fisherie... Blue & Green - The latest edition of the RecFishing Forum newsletter is out! 07 Jun 2023 Blue & Green - The latest edition of the RecFishing Forum newsletter is out! 0 278 The Blue & Green newsletter is the information letter of the European Parliament Forum on Recreational Fisheries and the Aquatic Environment for which the European Anglers Alliance and the European Fi... Vast international Eel smuggling network smashed down by French and Spanish investigators 26 May 2023 Vast international Eel smuggling network smashed down by French and Spanish investigators 0 254 On 10 May, 30 premises were raided by 115 law enforcement officers in Spain, France, Belgium and Poland. During the operation, 27 arrests were made, and over 1.5 tons of live glass eels, along with se... Sharkatag – An initiative of Dutch anglers helps gather scientific data about sharks 23 May 2023 Sharkatag – An initiative of Dutch anglers helps gather scientific data about sharks 0 496 “Sharkatag" is an initiative driven by the Dutch sport fishing association, Sportvisserij Nederland, a member of the EAA. It is part of an international shark tagging program in which recreational ang... EVENT REPORT – More big fish in the sea! Questioning the MSY paradigm for a sustainable long-term marine fisheries management 22 May 2023 EVENT REPORT – More big fish in the sea! Questioning the MSY paradigm for a sustainable long-term marine fisheries management 0 383 On 25 April, MEP Caroline Roose and MEP Isabel Carvalhais co-chaired a conference of the RecFishing Forum on “More big fish in the sea! Questioning the MSY paradigm for a sustainable long-term marine ... Recreational fisheries sector to be included in co-management of fisheries! 22 May 2023 Recreational fisheries sector to be included in co-management of fisheries! 0 252 On Tuesday 9 May, the European Parliament adopted in plenary session MEP Clara Aguilera‘s report on the co-management of fisheries, which recognises the recreational fisheries sector’s importance for ... EAA Germany raises alarm: “No healthy water without fish!” 10 May 2023 EAA Germany raises alarm: “No healthy water without fish!” 0 454 EAA Germany (Deutscher Angelfischerverband) has recently published an article entitled “No healthy waters, without fish”. A research project, led by the University of Koblenz, has shown how fish from ... European anglers to decision-makers: “Environmental law must be implemented when managing commercial fisheries too” 25 Apr 2023 European anglers to decision-makers: “Environmental law must be implemented when managing commercial fisheries too” 0 681 MEP Caroline Roose and MEP Isabel Carvalhais co-chaired a European Parliament Forum on Recreational Fisheries and Aquatic Environment event on 25 April 2023. MEP Roose, as the European Parliament’s ra... 2023 fishing opportunities - Seabass: small win but European anglers will have to do without a fair bag limit - again 23 Mar 2023 2023 fishing opportunities - Seabass: small win but European anglers will have to do without a fair bag limit - again 0 471 The European sea bass is one of the most emblematic species in recreational fishing. Anglers travel long distances for a chance to catch them and the economic benefits are significant for coastal comm... EVENT REPORT - Biodiversity protection and restoration: The contribution of the recreational fisheries sector 13 Mar 2023 EVENT REPORT - Biodiversity protection and restoration: The contribution of the recreational fisheries sector 0 524 On 30 November, MEP Niclas Herbst Chair of the RecFishing Forum and MEP Soraya Rodriguez Ramos, ENVI Shadow rapporteur for the Nature Restoration Law file, co-chaired a conference of the Forum on “Bio... EAA’s Swedish member-association Sportfiskarna teaches children to protect and restore nature 10 Mar 2023 EAA’s Swedish member-association Sportfiskarna teaches children to protect and restore nature 0 578 Sportfiskarna is committed to teaching children the value of nature conservation. Each year, the angling association takes around 12,000 children to a body of water near the school to show them what t... The EAA and more than 100 NGOs recall the European institutions that hydropower should not be considered as green energy 15 Feb 2023 The EAA and more than 100 NGOs recall the European institutions that hydropower should not be considered as green energy 0 744 In an open letter published on 6 February, an alliance of more than 100 European NGOs considers the EU’s bet on hydropower to ensure the energy transition irresponsible. Recreational fishers showcase their nature restoration work in the European Parliament ahead of key decisions for the future of aquatic ecosystems 05 Dec 2022 Recreational fishers showcase their nature restoration work in the European Parliament ahead of key decisions for the future of aquatic ecosystems 0 894 On 30 November, a European Parliament Forum on Recreational Fisheries and Aquatic Environment event co-Chaired by MEP Niclas Herbst and MEP Soraya Rodriguez Ramos brought light on the diverse initiati... ! REGISTER NOW ! Conference on Biodiversity protection and restoration: the contribution of the recreational fisheries sector 23 Nov 2022 ! REGISTER NOW ! Conference on Biodiversity protection and restoration: the contribution of the recreational fisheries sector 0 669 Save the date! On 30 November, the Forum on Recreational Fisheries and Aquatic Environment will organise an event on the contribution of the recreational fisheries sector on biodiversity protection an... More news
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