09/07/2001 (Agence Europe) - With the adoption of the report by James Nicholson (British Conservative) on the emergency measures aimed at rebuilding cod stocks in the Irish Sea, the EP approved the Commission's proposal (see EUROPE of 8 March, p.10). Such measures aim to establish rules on minimum mesh size, minimum vessel size, periods when fishing is prohibited, protection of other species, the volume of accessory catches and discards authorised, as well as the use of selective fishing...