EU pushes for Ocean Act to legally protect European seas from destructive fishing
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What happened
An Ocean Act has been introduced to protect the seas of Europe. New research by WWF across Germany, Spain, and Sweden found that 93% of participants support banning destructive fishing in marine protected areas. WWF is calling on lawmakers to make protection commitments legally binding, including protecting at least 30% of Europe’s seas.
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Why it matters
The proposed Act seeks to enforce rules that would end destructive activities and require management plans for marine protected areas. This legislation is supported by strong public backing across Europe for greater marine life protection.
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Who's involved
- EuropeThe region targeted by the proposed legislation to protect its marine environment.
- European ParliamentThe primary legislative body responsible for creating and debating laws across Europe.
- European CommissionThe executive branch of the European Union responsible for implementing the Ocean Act.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- European CommissionSpeculative
The European Commission might face increased regulatory costs related to implementing legally binding protection rules.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ocean advocacy groups, including Oceana, joined the UN General Assembly to push for the European Ocean Act.Sub-event
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The entities involved
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia