In their article, Pascale Moehrle and Dr. Monica Verbeek emphasize the urgent need for policymakers to recognize the dire state of our marine ecosystems and take immediate action for sustainable fisheries. The European Commission's recent report outlines various scenarios for the future of fisheries, highlighting that worst-case situations are already manifesting. Despite optimistic projections, the authors argue that key elements of the Common Fisheries Policy are inadequately implemented, and harmful subsidies continue to threaten marine ecosystems and fishers' livelihoods. They advocate for a shift away from practices contributing to ecological collapse and urge for sustainable changes.
Unchecked quota privatisation and harmful subsidies push fishers to breaking point, destroying livelihoods while continuing to harm marine ecosystems and delaying necessary reforms.
The European Commission's report, 'Fishers of the Future,' presents scenarios where optimistic assumptions fail to acknowledge the realities of ecological collapse.
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