18/04/2013 (Agence Europe) - EP approves new agreement between EU and Mauritius. On 16 April, the European Parliament approved a new six-year fisheries agreement between the EU and the Republic of Mauritius. This will include the EU paying annual financial compensation of €660,000 (€357,500 for the annual reference tonnage of 5,500 tonnes and €302,500 to support maritime policy and fishing in Mauritius). Fishing opportunities: 41 tuna seiners and 45 surface longliners will be...