Brussels, 17/10/2007 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 17 October, the European Commission adopted a strategy to protect marine ecosystems (underwater mounts, corals, hydrothermal vents) against damage caused by deep-sea trawling. The strategy is fully in line with the recommendations on eliminating destructive fishing practices on the high seas issued by the United Nations General Assembly in December.
In a Communication, the Commission sets out the initiatives the EU will take to strengthen...