Opportunities to secure healthy marine ecosystems and a sustainable future for European fisheries

Europe’s regional seas are generally in poor condition which threatens the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the European fishing industry. Overfishing, bycatch and habitat degradation drive the decline of marine biodiversity in Europe’s seas, together with pressures from eutrophication, pollution and climate change. The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) briefing, published today, shows that there are proven, beneficial measures that can improve the situation, if successfully implemented.