EU bans sea bass trawling to save species
Brussels (AFP) Jan 19, 2015 - The EU said Monday it will ban open water trawling of sea bass during the spawning season through April in order to ensure the stock's survival. The European Commission, the EU executive arm, said it is working with Britain, France, Belgium and the Netherlands to implement the ban which should take effect at the end of January. "Emergency measures will be implemented to ban pelagic trawl ... more

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