1 Amendments of Anja HAZEKAMP related to 2014/0138(COD)
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The conservation objectives, regarding incidental mortality of protected species, pursued by the abovementioned Union rules on driftnets are still valid and should be strengthened including, in particular, cetaceans, sea turtles, sharks and sea birds, which lead to international concerns about the environmental impacts of driftnets, pursued by the abovementioned Union rules on driftnets are still valid and should be strengthened. Driftnets are also a major concern in terms of fish welfare. Fish experience substantial pain and stress when tangled in these nets. They can cause body damage and stress for many hours or days.