21 Amendments of Niclas HERBST related to 2019/2162(INI)
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
- Having regard to the Commission communication COM(2020) 248, entitled ´Towards more sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2021´of June 2020
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. Whereas the overall biomass of quota species within EU managed stocks was 48% higher in 2018 than in 2003;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
I b. Whereas fishing at MSY continues to be positive in the North East Atlantic;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I c (new)
Recital I c (new)
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I d (new)
Recital I d (new)
I d. Whereas TACs in the North East Atlantic were proposed in line with MSY for all 78 stocks for which scientific advice was available;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen scientific coverage with the objective that 100 % of the fish stocks exploited in European waters be assessed at the latest by 2025 and, so that the MSY can be calculated for all these stocks;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1 a (new)
Subheading 1 a (new)
Reiterates that fully documented fisheries and quality data is key to improve fisheries management ; calls for the European Commission and Member States to take the necessary steps in order to improve data collection on recreational fisheries, considering their environmental impact and socio-economic value;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to continue to support plans to improve selectivity and to take into account the results of studies showing the detrimental impacts of fishing techniques such as bottom-contacting gear or fish aggregating devices (FADs) by strongly limiting their usedemonstrating the advantages of gear that has a positive effect on ecosystems and selectivity;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for half of that area, meaning 15 % of European waters, to benefit from a high level of protection, which includes areas where all catches and any economic activities are prohibited (no-take zones), areas where only the most destructive fishing techniques, such as bottom- contacting gear, are banned, and fish stock recovery areas, as provided for under the CFP;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for MPAs to be established as part of a coherent network of connected areas, including offshore and deep-sea areas; recalls the requirement to cease fishing with bottom-contacting gear below 400 m in areas where vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs) are known to exist or are likely to occur;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Urges Member States to set stronger and more effective management plans for the existing MPAs and to put in place stronger control measures to ensure that MPAs are respected, including by involving the commercial fisheries sector; as well as recreational fisheries;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recognises that there should not be a systematic ban of all human activities in MPAs and that some activities are compatible and can serve the objectives of MPAs ; recognises that the success of MPAs and other protected areas lies in them being accepted and embraced by fishers, coastal communities and other stakeholders; calls therefore for the inclusion of the commercial fisheries sector, including its artisanal component, as well as other relevant stakeholders, such as anglers organisations, in the design, management and monitoring of MPAs;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the importance of having a comprehensive and coherent approach when establishing MPAs, by not only limiting commercial fishing activities but also tackling other activities such as fossil fuel exploration and exploitation, mining, large-scale aquaculture, dredging, offshore wind farms, transport and recreational fisheries;