9 Amendments of Tonino PICULA related to 2015/2090(INI)
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to propose a suitable definition of coastal, small-scale coastal and traditional fishing for non- commercial purposes that will be based more on the socio-economic and cultural characteristics and specificities of a specific region than on the dimensions and power of fishing vessels;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) Calls on the Commission to consider the possibility of small-scale coastal fishing in island communities which traditionally depend on fishing for their own livelihood, and are engaged in fishing activities throughout the year;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to additionally promote and support the founding of Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs), which contribute to innovation, infrastructure refurbishment, economic investment and diversification;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
(1) Calls on the Commission to help strengthen the role of fisheries communities in local development and the governance of local fisheries resources and maritime activities;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 19 – point 1 (new)
(1) Expresses concern at the loss of traditional fishing techniques and skills due to unfavourable regulations that affect coastal communities;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point 2 (new)
Paragraph 19 – point 2 (new)
(2) Calls on the Commission to amend the provision on the technical specifications for fishing nets, such as the minimal mesh size, the height of the net, the distance from the coast and depth at which nets may be used to ensure a more balanced harvesting of fish stocks and to preserve biodiversity;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point 3 (new)
Paragraph 19 – point 3 (new)
(3) Calls on the Commission to amend the provisions of the existing Regulation that prescribe the required distance from the coast and the depth at which fishing gears may be used to take account of the geographical specificities of border areas of Member States;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 20 – point 1 (new)
(1) Stresses the need for effective coordination between the Member States to ensure fishermen are given timely and comprehensive information on the implementation of existing regulations and any amendments to them;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to promote projects that will make a contribution to protecting coastal and island areas as traditional, cultural and historic fishing and maritime heritage areas;