Brussels, 26/04/2011 (Agence Europe) - The Greens/EFA group at the European Parliament is organising a hearing on 3 May in Brussels on the theme of, “How much fish can safely be caught?” It also considers that the precautionary approach must form the basis of the Common Fisheries Policy. European and Australian scientists, in addition to a Greenpeace representative, will speak at the hearing. Maria Damanaki, the European Commissioner for the fisheries and maritime affairs will also attend.
According to the Greens/EFA group the reform must ensure a CFP in which decisions on fisheries management do not lead to further depletion of fish stocks but allow them to recover to abundant levels that can support sustainable exploitation in the long term. (L.C./transl.fl)