5 Amendments of Ioannis A. TSOUKALAS related to 2012/2297(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the Commission proposal for improved maritime activity planning and coastal area management;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses the importance of marine and maritime research for the better comprehension and conservation of marine ecosystems for the purpose of developing sustainable and environmentally-friendly fisheries, while at the same time taking into account the social and economic needs of coastal and island communities;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that aquaculture should contribute to food production on a sustainable basis throughout the Union so as to guarantee long-term food security; considers that the development and innovation of the sustainable aquaculture industry should be encouraged by cutting down bureaucracy and promoting employment opportunities in this sector, improving the quality of life in coastal and rural areas;·
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the advantages of growth and the potential for attracting investment in different marine sectors, e.g. the development of offshore energy installations and marine mineral mining; stresses, however, that when realising these activities the utmost attention must be paid to avoiding damage to the marine environment and to fishing grounds; supports, in this connection, the development of Maritime Spatial Planning and Integrated Coastal Zone Management as a means of achieving a coherent and effective use of marine space;