Activities of Norica NICOLAI related to 2017/2055(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on an agenda for the future of our oceans in the context of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
Amendments (17)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the fisheries sector has tremendous importance as one of the main human activities carried out in the marine environment, making it an essential element of the Integrated Maritime Policy; points out that fisheries is the sector most affected by the many uses and activities taking place on the seas, such as maritime transport and tourism, urban and coastal development and the exploitations of renewable energies, as well as by environmental problems such as marine pollution and climate changepollution (plastics, discarded fishing nets, oil spills, noise pollution, ballast water discharges, etc.) and climate change (rising sea level, increasing sea surface temperature, coastal flooding, ocean acidity, etc.);
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines that the EU should promote and ensure that fishery aspects are an important part of the future legally binding instrument under UNCLOS on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the Common Fisheries Policy shall ensure that fishing mortality rates are set at levels that should allow fish stocks to recover above levels that are capable of producing the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) in order to protect marine resources and avoid overexploitation;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considering that the EU is the world's largest importer of seafood and that some of the fish is being imported from areas that have far less sustainable fishing compared to the EU, encourages the use of this position in promoting an increase in sustainability in all sea basins;
Amendment 29 #
4. Notes that the EU regulation to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing has made advancements, but that implementation should be improvin all member states and third countries should be improved and that more coordination is needed in order to ensure that no illegal fish enter the EU market;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Reminds that in order to effectively fight against IUU fishing it is crucial to ensure that all types of seafood coming from these activities will not get on the markets; encourages the EU to promote, through all its partnerships and in all international fora, the ban of IUU seafood from as many markets as possible, thus decreasing the profitability of such activities;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Underlines the importance of continuing and expanding the bilateral partnerships if the fight against IUU and overexploitation is to be affective, otherwise EU's actions might have limited impact on the current situation;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Insists on more coordination and a stronger partnership between the different bodies in order to ensure a good ocean governance;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Suggests more agreements with third countries in order to conserve fish stocks and improve cooperation;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – point b a (new)
Paragraph 6 – point b a (new)
(ba) the need to make sure the Advisory Councils' opinions are integrated into the final decisions and actions;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – point d
Paragraph 6 – point d
(d) the need to take the lead in strengthening regional fisheries management organisations in order to improve their performance, including through independent bodies to ensure that their recommendations are fully implemented and that sustainability is assured;
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Urges for more investments in scientific research in order to have a better understanding of our oceans. As of yet, 95 percent of this realm still remains unexplored;
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Supports the continuation of the 2013 Galway Statement and encourages the establishment of such cooperation with other countries;
Amendment 69 #
7c. Underlines the importance of sharing the research and data resulting from marine science and technology with scientific communities from other countries; promoting further investments in marine science in other third countries, as well as the establishment of international networks where results and information can be shared, is highly important for the development of more sustainable fishing, better marine management and for tackling common ocean problems;
Amendment 72 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Is of the opinion that securing a level playing field for the EU fishing fleet is of utmost importance, especially considering EU's high environmental standards and sustainability regulations these vessels have to apply;
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Insists on the fact that the EU should promote the same environmental standards for fishing in international fora and all bilateral cooperation as not to put our fleet at an economic sustainability disadvantage;
Amendment 74 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Notes the significance of biodiversity in the world's oceans. It forms the cornerstone of our oceans and plays a vital role in maintaining the productivity and functionality of marine ecosystems;