A ban on fishing for sand eels in UK waters remains effective despite an EU legal challenge, which supports Denmark's fishing interests. Sand eels are crucial for seabird diets, and their depletion threatens species like puffins. The UK government previously banned European nations from fishing in British waters post-Brexit. The EU's legal response claimed insufficient consideration of economic impacts, yet found the ban overall justified, urging compliance without reopening the fishery. Environmental advocates hailed the ruling's ecological importance for safeguarding seabird populations, expecting continuous collaboration between UK and EU governments for effective conservation.
"We are absolutely delighted the panel has found the ecological case for the closure of industrial sand eel fishing is sound."
"UK governments are within their rights to restrict sand eel fishing in UK waters to protect this valuable food source for declining seabirds."
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