Press releases
Fisheries
European Union signs high-seas fishery resource convention
27/07/2010
The European Union is now a signatory to an important regional fisheries management convention which, once it enters into force, will ensure that fishing from western Australia to South America is subject to agreed international rules.
Visit of Commissioner Mrs Maria Damanaki to Athens
26/07/2010
The Member of the European Commission responsible for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Mrs. Maria Damanaki, met in Athens today with the Greek Minister for the Environment, Energy and Climate Change, Mrs Tina Birbili.
Commission proposes higher anchovy catches in Bay of Biscay
07/07/2010
The European Commission today proposed a total allowable catch (TAC) of 15 600 tonnes of anchovy in the Bay of Biscay for the fishing season 1 July 2010 - 30 June 2011.
Commission invites stakeholders to discuss Reform of the Market Policy on Fishery and Aquaculture Products
06/07/2010
Tomorrow, the European Commission will be holding a large stakeholder seminar focussed on "The Reform of the Market Policy on Fishery and Aquaculture Products".
North Sea and Skagerrak sandeel: Commission authorises increase in catches
05/07/2010
Today, the Commission has adopted a Regulation to modify the 2010 fishing possibilities for sandeel in the North Sea and Skagerrak.
Commissioner Damanaki welcomes election of new ACFA chairman
02/07/2010
European Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki has welcomed the election of Mr Gerard van Balsfoort as new chairman of the EU's Advisory Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (ACFA).
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