The measure imposed by the French government, which came into effect on January 22, was intended to protect dolphins during their mating season.
This Tuesday, January 20, the ban on fishing in French waters of the Bay of Biscay imposed by the French government, which came into effect on January 22 and aimed at protecting dolphins during their mating season, will end.
The French government could extend the ban, but ultimately rejected this option.
The measure has had consequences for the Basque fleet. Two trawlers have had to stop in the port of Ondarroa alone, and two others have had their fishing areas very limited.
The fishing ban is a response to a historic claim by environmental groups and also by the EU protect the dolphins.
The European Commission even believes that the closure has been insufficient and advocates that longer bans be announced, but in consultation with the affected countries.
“The European Commission welcomes the French mitigation measure to reduce dolphin bycatch, but we also believe that the measure of mandatory closure for one month is not sufficient,” he said. Maya Kirchnerresponsible for this area at the Directorate General for Maritime Affairs.
“The French measures cover only a very limited period this year and the European Commission is convinced that for longer closures it would be better if Member States cooperate in the regional group of South-Western Waters,” of which the French states are part. , Spanish and Portuguese.
Source: EITB
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