8 Amendments of Gabriel MATO related to 2016/2035(INI)
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas fisheries-related tourism can help to reduce the impact on fish stocks and the environment and also increase knowledge and awareness of environmental protection and cultural conservation; whereas, in particular, fishing tours and tourist services offered by fishermen ashore are serving in many European regions to reduce the fishing effort and are a genuine way of supplementing, and diversifying out of, the core activity in many European regions;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas fisheries-related tourism activities can help to raise the profile of fishermen and promote appreciation and understanding of their complex field of activity; whereas fishing tours and other tourism-related fishing activities (tourist services offered by fishermen ashore, recreational fishing, etc.) are economically advantageous for fishermen and sustainable in terms of resources, compared with traditional fishing, but are still little known to the general public, who are manifestly not fully aware of the importance of consuming local fish products coming from a short supply chain;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
S. whereas recreational fishing is an activity carried out solely for recreational and/or competitive sporting purposes, in which living aquatic resources are exploited, but catches may not, under any circumstances, be sold; whereas although the intention is not to make a profit, recreational fishing is included among the tourist activities that generate a parallel economy which can be managed by professional fishermen through services, facilities, and infrastructure offered to recreational fishermen; whereas, however, uncontrolled and intensive recreational fishing is liable to have an adverse effect on fish stocks in some areas;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Z
Recital Z
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to look into the possibility of allowing the mixed use of vessels intended for commercial fishing so that, while still retaining this purpose, they may also accommodate fishing-related tourism activities;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers it necessary to preserve the use of traditional practices and techniques such as the almadraba and xeito, given that these are closely connected with the identity and way of life of coastal regions, and for these to be recognised as forming part of cultural heritage;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Given the lack of synergy among businesses in the EU’s sea basins, resulting in fragmentation and limited economic advantages, considers it essential for Member States, regions, and stakeholders to share best practice; notes that research institutes, museums, tourism companies, and other stakeholders should be encouraged to work together to develop sustainable innovative products meeting visitors’ expectations; considers that local action groups (FLAGs) can play an important role in this connection and therefore need to be provided with the appropriate funding;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to conduct a study to gauge the socio- economic impact and the environmental impact (in terms of catch reductions) likely to arise from these activities;