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EU bottom fishing unites over 20.000 fishers and 7.000 vessels, our coalition of 14 coastal countries represents them

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#Alliance | 🔵The EBFA represents 14 coastal #EU Member States. Our members are all committed to #sustainability by working with scientists and investing in credible sustainability schemes with over 50 @MSCecolabel demersal fisheries certified 👇🏽 bit.ly/3lu4rHj
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Last day for EU Member States to submit their draft National Restoration Plans! #VoicesOfTheSea also showcases fishers' continuous efforts to make bottom fisheries more sustainable every day, contributing to nature restoration 👇 voicesofthesea.com/#Guardian…
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Back from holidays? To stay a bit longer close to the sea, listen to Sébastien's voice, the fourth generation of a family of fishers! 💬Today's fishers are not standing still, they are constantly adapting 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=huBEQmiB…
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Why was the European Bottom Fisheries Alliance (EBFA) created? In this video, hear the explanation from Daniel Voces, Secretary of the Alliance. 💬 “Our fishers have to comply with thousands of regulation on a daily basis”. 🎬 Watch Daniel's message👇 voicesofthesea.com/#OurVoice…
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After nearly 30 years at sea, Angel knows the realities of life as a fisher. 💬 "It is a gratification that nothing else can provide." He also shares what he's observed in areas closed to fishing over the years. Hear his story 👇 voicesofthesea.com/#OurVoice…
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Who gets to tell the story of #BottomFishers? 🤔 Before forming an opinion, take a few minutes to hear directly from the people behind Europe's bottom fisheries. 🎬 Hear fisher’s voices : voicesofthesea.com/#OurVoice…
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“Bottom trawling is a fundamental part of fisheries” Listen to the Chair of EBFA, Iván López van der Veen, who explains how this activity secure 25% of the seafood we’re landing
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Bringing Voices Of The Sea to the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Sea Fisheries! At a time when fisheries are often discussed without those working at sea, Voices of the Sea provides a platform to share fishers' perspectives.
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🌊United to ensure that the voice of fishers is heard. Today we launch #VoicesOfTheSea - EBFA’s campaign to bring Europe’s bottom fishers into the conversation with facts, science and lived experience. voicesofthesea.com
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Does bottom trawling release massive CO2? A new study (Parker et al., 2026) shows disturbed seabed carbon need to go through many steps before eventually reaching the atmosphere. They estimate that 79-100% simply settles back on the seafloor.👇
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The amount reaching the atmosphere is minimal. 📖 Read the full evidence review (Parker et al., 2026) here: researchgate.net/publication…

(PDF) The role of English seabed sediments in carbon storage, impact of human activities, environ...

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Fisheries' carbon footprint: what's the reality?🧐 🚢 Direct (vessels): Measurable. Fleets are actively reducing them! 🌊 Indirect (seabed): Highly debated. A review of 49 studies shows 61% found NO significant difference in carbon storage. Let's stick to the science.
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Bottom trawling destroys oceans? That's a tale for our grandparents! 👴 Today, fisheries are highly managed. Fact: 79% of seabed communities in EU seas meet 'good status' for biomass.🌊👇 openknowledge.fao.org/items/…
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Bottom trawling employs more than 20,000 people in the EU & lands over 25% of our seafood. Demonizing it ignores its socio-economic value. Without it, the EU's 70% reliance on imports with lower standards will soar. #BlueEconomy
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EU fisheries account for 0.01% of global emissions, and our fleet reduced its footprint by 52% since 1990. Science matters. Let’s base policy on facts, not unrealistic assumptions. 📉 #BottomTrawling
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🌊 EBFA welcomes the BBNJ Treaty entering into force (17 Jan). Today (6 Feb), registration opens for the 3rd session of its Commission (23 Mar–2 Apr 2026). It builds on UNCLOS, recognises RFMOs’ central role and strengthens conservation and sustainable use of the high seas.
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Today, on the #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy, we want to highlight an often-overlooked fact: EU Bottom fishing represents less than 0,01% of global emissions and keep being implicated in reducing its carbon footprint.
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🎄In 2026, EBFA will continue to champion responsible, science- and innovation-based bottom-contact fisheries, with fair and workable regulations and strong coastal communities. Thank you for your trust and collaboration. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ⚓️🌊
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Europe’s capacity to feed itself is eroding. EBFA advocates urgent measures that restore coherence and predictability so investment and innovation can close the self‑sufficiency gap.
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Bottom fishing is essential to Europe’s food system and coastal livelihoods. It accounts for 25% of EU landings by weight and value, contributes 35% of EU fleet revenues and supports thousands of jobs at sea and onshore. We call for balanced, science‑led management.
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EBFA Welcomes New European Union Limits on Seafloor Litter thefishingdaily.com/eu-fishi… #EUfishingnews #EUfishingindustry #fishingnews #commercialfishingnews #dailyfishingnews #Seafloorlitter #EBFA

EBFA Welcomes New European Union Limits on Seafloor Litter - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and...

The EBFA has welcomed new seafloor litter limits set by the European Union designed to halt seabed pollution growth

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