Brussels, 21/09/2012 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 19 September, a fierce battle of words took place at the European Parliament between those in favour and those against the removal of shark fins at sea. The result was a confused vote that opens the way to keeping in place possible derogations to this highly criticised practice.
Members of the fisheries committee made amendments to the initial proposal aimed at putting an end to exemptions that still allow shark fins to be removed on board...