From the Fishing Daily: The North Western Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC) and the North Sea Advisory Council (NSAC) has called on the EU Commission to overhaul the Landing Obligation policy. The advice urges a shift from mandatory landings to measures that prevent and minimize unwanted catch.
Featured Bycatch Species
Although it is believed that the harbor porpoise population is not seriously in danger at present, incidental catch of the species in gillnets continues to be the primary threat throughout it