18/04/2013 (Agence Europe) - Protecting dolphins from fishermen. On 16 April 2013, the European Parliament approved with a few amendments draft EU Directive 812/2004 on measures to prevent the accidental catching of dolphins and other cetaceans by fishermen. The Commission suggests the use of delegated acts to adapt conditions and technical specifications for the use of acoustic deterrent devices and implementing acts on procedures and the format for member states' reporting obligations....