(TheFishSite News Desk) Baltic
Following the release of the CFP reform proposal by the European Commission on 13 July, the meeting stressed the opportunity before the Polish Presidency of the European Union to move
At the international seminar held under the patronage of the Polish Presidency of the European Union, representatives of industry, governments from Baltic countries, the European Commission and Parliament, the Baltic Sea Regional Advisory Council, as well as scientists, fishermen and NGOs discussed the opportunity for the Baltic Sea to serve as a model for Europe’s future fisheries management.
The meeting showcased the positive outcomes of fisheries management in the Baltic region including the Baltic Cod management plan, which has systematically followed scientific advice since entering into force in 2007. Also in 2007, all Baltic EU member states jointly committed themselves to combatting illegal fishing, working towards a culture of compliance and improving control and enforcement.
These two examples were highlighted as critical steps leading to the recovery of Baltic Cod. They demonstrate the need of setting clear and binding targets through long-term management plans and the importance of including such plans in the reformed CFP.
Baltic representatives of the ‘WWF / Industry Alliance for CFP reform’ emphasised the need for the CFP reform to make ecosystem based long-term management plans mandatory for all EU fisheries by 2015, introduce effective regionalisation, maximise the value from catch to consumer and ensure that the CFP principles apply to all fisheries in EU waters and beyond.
WWF and its industry allies believe that this is a once in a decade opportunity to set right what the CFP has failed to deliver to date – sustainable fisheries.
With three out of four assessed fish stocks in Europe overfished, a fleet which continues to be two to three times too large to be sustainable, and a 30 per cent fall in landings at EU ports between 1998 and 2008, an ambitious CFP reform is needed to ensure fish stocks recover and
During the meeting Leszek Dybiec, Adviser to the Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said: "The Polish presidency strongly supports dialogue between all interested parties on the CFP reform as a vital contribution to the discussion on the package that has just been initiated in July. We are devoted to advance discussions on reform as far as possilbe in the second half of 2011 so as to faciliate the entry into force of the needed renewed CFP by 2013."
WWF's Fisheries Policy Officer, Ewa Milewska said: “In the trinity of social, economic and environmental sustainability, the environment must take centre stage when reforming the CFP. Without healthy seas to support abundant fish populations there will be no fishing or fishing industry. Only a fundamental reform will guarantee
Alex Olsen, Espersen, representing AIPCE-CEP said: "Sustainable fish stocks are crucial for us as processors and traders. Without fish no trade nor production. Therefore, we do have an urgent need for long term management plans for all fish stocks and a more decentralised management systems as tools to bring all European fish stocks to maximum sustainable yeild levels before 2015".
Jean Bos, representing Euro-Toques Poland said: “Euro-Toques’ chefs are looking for high quality, sustainably caught, fresh local fish: this is why an ambitious reform of the CFP in terms of long-term fisheries management and effective regionalisation is essential to ensure the sustainability of stocks”.
Per Baummann, representing EuroCoop and Eurocommerce said: "It is not possible to negotiate with Nature. Consumers expect that all goods they find in supermarkets are safeguarded by the companies providing them and that the sourcing of these goods should not threaten our common future".
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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid the increasingly evident impacts of drought and saltwater intrusion, the shrimp-rice production model in Ca Mau province continues to prove itself as a viable direction, contributing to higher farmer incomes, improved soil conditions and the promotion of ecological and sustainable agricultural development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The management of fishing vessels, monitoring of fishing activities, and handling of violations in the fisheries sector in Lam Dong province have continued to be implemented in a synchronized and stringent manner, contributing to raising awareness of legal compliance among fishermen and aiming to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho’s fishery industry sustained steady growth in 2025 with total aquatic and marine output reaching nearly 783,000 tons, fulfilling 100% of the annual target. Aquaculture, capture fisheries and fishing fleet management were further strengthened, aiming for sustainable development in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover reached nearly USD 2.2 billion, up 8% year-on-year. This result indicates that pangasius exports maintained their growth momentum despite significant volatility in the global market environment. In December 2025, pangasius export value reached USD 200 million, up 10% compared to December 2024. This solid performance in the final month of the year reflects increased import demand for consumption and inventory replenishment in key markets.
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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau, widely regarded as the nation’s “shrimp capital”, continued its strong performance in 2025 as shrimp output reached nearly 600,000 tons, maintaining its position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp-producing locality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 29, 2025, at the 2025 Pangasius Industry Review Conference held in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Pangasius Association announced that fingerling prices have surged to record levels due to acute supply shortages.
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