Opinion: Was the EU's ban on electric fishing the right decision?
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 08:10
in Earth & Climate
Last week, on 13 February 2019, the EU approved the ban on pulse trawling. This followed the vote for a ban by the European Parliament on 16 January 2018. Half of the 84 Dutch pulse trawling vessels must stop immediately; the other half will receive a transitional arrangement until July 2021. Outcomes of ongoing research can reopen the discussion.