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An overhaul of the law that governs fishing in Europe only happens every 10 years, so we need to make sure that this time, it works.  We want a Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) that supports sustainable fishing, ends discards and puts the health of our seas first.  

Here's why the Common Fisheries Policy needs fixing.

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Fish in a net

Live blog: The Future of European Fisheries event at ZSL

Live updates from the cross NGO event on the release of the EU's proposal for CFP reform. Live updates:Wednesday 13th July 2011, 6pm – 8pmHuxley Theatre,...
Posted by Gemma Freeman - 13 July, 2011 - 18:04

Fish is a security issue: what's on your plate?

Your fish costs more than you think.  A billion people worldwide depend on fish as their main source of protein, many living in the world’s poorest...
Posted by Alicia C - 2 June, 2011 - 17:10
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall launches Fish Fight Europe outside the EU Commission

Fish Fight brings the battle to Europe

From the UK to Europe: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s Fish Fight has become an incredible force for change, with over 678 100 emails sent calling for an end to...
Posted by Gemma Freeman - 31 May, 2011 - 17:35
Celestino Oliveira, Abdou Karim Sall and Issa Moustapha Diop meet fishing commun

African Voices tour diary: fishermen bring their mission to the UK

Last week, three African fishermen - Karim of Senegal, Celestino of Cape Verde and Issa of Mauritania - were in the UK for the African Voices tour to deliver...
Posted by Alicia C - 27 May, 2011 - 10:41
Greenpeace Campaigner Hanne Larsen holds a Cod to be discarded due to current EU

UK politicians join forces to fight for better fish laws

In case you missed it, last week a progressive debate was held in the House of Commons about the future of UK fish: centred on the urgent need for reform of...
Posted by Willie - 19 May, 2011 - 14:13

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