North Sea

As part of our analysis, SEAwise has assessed the overall performance of fisheries management for the North Sea, based on the main policy instruments governing the region – the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).

Though there have been some positive improvements, most objectives have not been achieved for North Sea fisheries. While the situation for stocks in the region has been improving, the ecological, economic, and social outlook for fisheries remain mixed. Progress on broader biodiversity indicators including seafloor integrity and marine litter has also been limited.

Demersal fisheries

Pelagic fisheries

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