Last negotiations on Baltic Sea ceremonies: Fight for the survival of the fishermen

Last negotiations on Baltic Sea ceremonies: Fight for the survival of the fishermen

In a decisive session next Monday, the EU ministers will meet fisheries in order to complete the last negotiations on the fishing quantities in the Baltic Sea for 2024. The situation for the German fishermen in the Baltic Sea is still worrying in view of the persistently low inventory of fish species.

The EU Commission has provided a further restriction of the catch options in its proposal, which could further tighten the already tense situation for fishing in the region. A particularly distinctive change is the planned elimination of a current exception that allows smaller fishing boats to catch herring with herself or reuses. In addition, the permissible by -grabs for cod and herring should be further reduced for reasons of existing protection.

fishing quantities and their meaning

The EU Commission has the task of making recommendations every year how much fish can be caught from the European waters. With these proposals, not only economic interests, but also scientific assessments of the International Council for Marine Research (ICES) flow into the decisions. The final stipulations are carried out by the Member States, whereby the negotiations could last until Tuesday.

The German Fisherminian Cem Özdemir has already announced that it is used to maintain the exceptions for small boats. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the abolition of this regulation is not necessary for the recovery of fish stocks. This indicates a potential conflict between nutritional and environmental interests.

Environmentalists have long been warning of the risks associated with the overfishing and the dramatic changes in the ecosystem. Climate change, pollutant loads and other factors continue to increase the fish stocks and could endanger the marine biodiversity in the long term. The BUND for the Environment and Nature Conservation Germany (BUND) reports that the fish populations in the Baltic Sea not only decrease in numbers in recent years, but also suffer from size and weight.

The discussions about the fishing quantities in the Baltic Sea are not only for fishermen, but also for the entire marine environment. The decisions made in the coming days could mean far -reaching consequences for the sustainable management of the fish stocks. In the light of these challenges, the future of fishing in the Baltic Sea remains uncertain, while those responsible face the task of finding a balance between economic benefits and ecological responsibility.

For a detailed view of the case, it is advisable to follow the reporting more precisely, since the final decisions will have a significant impact on the fishing community and the sea ecosystems. Further information is on www.wismar.fm to be read.