ENVIRONMENT Gains in sustainable fishing are offset by slow recovery of fish stocks and ongoing pressures on fishers. Photo credit: fishingtourism.org EU fish stocks improve, but fishing industry still under strain Newsroom A decade-long review by the European Commission paints a mixed picture of how Europe manages its fish and seafood supply, with some environmental gains but continuing challenges for the industry and policymakers. READ MORE
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