date:Jun 14, 2012
scards for both commercial and non-commercial species,it said.
Second, we do need a more systematic study of the survival rates of various species both post-escape (from the fishing gear) and post capture (discarded from the vessel). Without a better evidence base, it will not be possible to implement the provision that allows discarding where survival rates are high.
Speaking before the agreement, Fearnley-Whittingstall told BBC Radio4'sTodayprgramme:We want to see a discards ban. Half a mill