Call to freeze fishing in Europe
Sep.14, 2012 in
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BBC: A think tank has made a controversial case for freezing fishing in Europe, saying most fish stocks would return to sustainable levels within five years.
The London-based New Economics Foundation (Nef) argues in its report that the suspension would generate billions of pounds in profits by 2023.
Private investment would compensate fishermen and maintain boats.
A senior UK fishing industry representative said stocks were already improving and the idea made no sense.
Unsustainable fishing…
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