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August 29, 2025

Joint NGO Response to Consultation on Sustainable Fishing Opportunities for 2026

Nearly 30 organisations, including NGOs and recreational fishing representatives from across Europe, have submitted a joint response to the European Commission’s consultation on sustainable fishing opportunities for 2026. The submission sets out recommendations to align catch limits with the Common Fisheries Policy, apply precautionary and ecosystem-based management, and prioritise the recovery of depleted stocks. It … Continued

August 27, 2025

NGOs Welcome Commission’s Precautionary Baltic Sea Fishing Limits for 2026

Council Must Follow Commission’s Lead to Protect Critical Small Pelagic Fish Populations 27 August 2025 – Environmental NGOs (Deutsche Umwelthilfe, FishSec, Swedish Society for Nature Conservation and WWF Baltic Sea Programme)  welcome the European Commission’s proposal for 2026 Baltic Sea fishing opportunities, published on the 26th of August. The organisations urge EU Fisheries Ministers to … Continued

August 27, 2025

Commission proposes fishing opportunities for 2026 in the Baltic Sea

On the 26th of August 2025 the European Commission released its proposal for the Fishing Opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2026. This proposal reflects a continued critical situation for several key stocks, leading to significant reductions in catch limits to promote long-term sustainability. In line with our standard practice of sharing news and updates … Continued

July 17, 2025

New Report Launch: Small Fish – Big Impact

Why the Baltic Sea’s Forage Fish Need Urgent Protection The Baltic Sea is changing, and so are the populations of the small fish at its heart. Forage fish such as sprat and herring are critical to the health of the Baltic Sea ecosystem. They serve as a vital food source for predators like cod, salmon, seabirds … Continued

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