Problem
Limited observance of fishing quotas
Other Names:
Failure of self-regulation of the fishing industry Incidence:
A commitment by fisheries minister of the EEC/EU in 1986 to cut overcapacity by 3% by 1991 has been ignored; capacity has actually increased by almost 20% since then. Total allowable catches and national quota have been systematically flouted. Haddock, cod and whiting are the species most affected.
In 1993, the British government abandoned its plans to reduce the number of days fishing boats can be at sea.
In 1995, the European Union fisheries ministers agreed to take account of fishing industry needs and soften proposals for sharp cuts in 1996 quotas that were aimed at protecting dwindling stocks. Northern stock hake quotas, important for Spanish and French fishermen, were fixed at nearly 29,000 tons, against the scientists' advice of 24,000 tons and 31,000 tons in 1995. The key overall North Sea plaice catch was slashed to 78,000 tons, from 115,000 tons in 1995. Scientists advised a cut to 61,000 tons.
Related Problems:
Limited observance of multilateral trade agreements Aggravates:
Instability of fishing industryUnsustainable exploitation of fish resourcesUnsustainable exploitation of fish resources Strategies:
Regulating fishing Subject(s):
Agriculture, Fisheries → FisheriesCommerce → Assessment
Cybernetics → Control
Industry → Industry
Religious Practice → Religion
Societal Problems → Failure
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
06.08.2019 – 17:59 CEST