4 Amendments of John FLACK related to 2017/2120(INI)
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas several studies have suggested that recreational rod and line fisheries do result in unintended and accidental bycatch of unwanted, undersized or protected fish species and, on occasions, seabirds; acknowledges that, for the most part, recreational fishing gear is light compared to commercial fisheries and most birds can be released unharmed;
Amendment 22 #
Db. whereas studies have demonstrated that a substantial amount of traceable plastic debris in seas, lakes and rivers has originated from water- based recreational activities such as boating, tourism and fishing; notes that litter in the form of lost recreational fishing gear can cause serious habitat degradation and ecological damage;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that recreational fisheries management is a competency of the Member States and not of the EU; stresses that the EU can take the appropriate measures in the field of recreational fisheries where necessary;