Brussels, 19/09/2006 (Agence Europe) - On 19 September, the European Commission adopted a proposal allowing for a precise definition to be given for drift nets, for the very first time. This definition reads: “Drift net means any gillnet held on the sea surface or at a certain distance below it by floating devices, drifting with the current either independently or with the boat to which it may be attached. It may be equipped with devices aiming to stabilise the net and/or to limit its...