Spanish Vessel Baz Accused of Illegal Fishing Off Africa
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [EURACTIV] by Ama Lorenz and Kolawole Talabi - December 20, 2017
EU legislation prohibits so-called ‘shark finning’, the separation of shark fins with subsequent disposal of the animal in the sea. Nevertheless, ships sailing under the European flag in African waters violate these laws – and have little to fear from the EU. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Under the Fisheries Partnership Agreements (FPA), the EU provides financial and technical assistance to African countries in exchange for fishing rights. The agreements concluded by the ...
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