Researchers propose high seas fishing ban and concentrate on coastal catches

Monday, February 16th 2015 - 09:06 UTC

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Closing the high seas to commercial fishing could distribute fisheries income more equitably among the world's maritime nations, according to research from the University of British Columbia (UBC). Read full article

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Conqueror
An interesting scenario. But there should be a little caveat. The only fishing vessels allowed into coastal waters should be those of the appropriate coastal state. An end, for instance, of spanish fishing vessels in UK coastal waters. Although some might be permitted if they pay for a suitably expensive licence. And all catches to be landed in the ports of the coastal state. What fun if a licence to fish in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters (BGTW) cost a spanish fisherman £10,000. And the catch having to be landed in Gibraltar. Should be fairly easy to police. Fishing vessel of spanish origin heading for spanish port? Intercepted and forced into Gibraltar's port. Oh, and a £10,000 fine and loss of licence for attempting to take a catch to a spanish port.

Galician (spanish) fishing vessels going out of business. As it wouldn't be economic to pay for the necessary licences and get down to the South Atlantic. Who would trust taking a catch into an argie port?
Feb 16th, 2015 - 01:08 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Clyde15
Who would police it ?
Do you think countries such as Taiwan would pay any attention to this ?
Feb 16th, 2015 - 01:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Briton
perhaps better education/and understanding of the consequences of over fishing,

after all, the fish wont last for ever, and only the clever nations that act now, may well still be in business in the future,
fish farming may well come into its own,

after all, the greedy always end up with nothing,
just my opinion..
Feb 16th, 2015 - 07:59 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ilsen
A interesting propasal. I hope it catches on. I support any initiatives that encourages sole-traders/small businesses and that are sustainable.

thank cod some people feel the same way

(pardon the puns)

:-)
Feb 17th, 2015 - 01:32 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Vestige
1 - http://atlas.media.mit.edu/profile/country/flk/
Feb 17th, 2015 - 01:51 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Troy Tempest
meanwhile... “it's only fish... ” says Snotty Nostrils

he's already got “quote of the year” for 2015 !!
Feb 17th, 2015 - 03:55 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ilsen
I 'hake' the way some people react to this, you might believe they are (s)quids down...
Feb 17th, 2015 - 04:11 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Troy Tempest
yuk yuk yuk...
Feb 17th, 2015 - 09:01 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Briton
ha ha lol.
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