2015/2090(INI) | [ParlTrack]

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas coastal fishing varies to a great degree between individual Member States and also between different coastline regions within a single Member State, in terms of its basic definition and characteristics – coastal and small-scale coastal fishing is a traditional form of fishing – and significant ~~socio-economic~~ divergences exist between the Member States in terms of geography, climate, ecosystems and socio-economic factors;

Amendment 100 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that diversifying or complementary activities for non-industrial fishing, shellfishing or small-scale, sustainable, extensive aquaculture are not permitted if they might jeopardise the survival or development of these activities, or put them at risk; to that end, calls on the Commission to ensure that the strategic aquaculture plans do not allow for intensive aquaculture farms to be started up and that such farms may not be declared to be of social interest;

Amendment 101 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)

2 b. Calls on the Member States to give priority to small-scale coastal fishing when granting EMFF funding and to streamline procedures for operators of those types of fisheries;

Amendment 102 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)

2 b. Urges the authorities involved in promoting these activities to ensure that all local stakeholders, entrepreneurs’ associations, fishing and oceanography research institutes, universities, centres for technology and local and regional institutions participate in the innovation processes, in order to help the projects to introduce comprehensive measures, to improve their financing prospects and to provide them with sufficient support to meet the conditions specified in the European Fisheries Fund;

Amendment 103 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)

2 b. Calls on the Commission to impose an obligatory distance of 12 nautical miles from the coast for trawlers;

Amendment 104 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)

2 c. Calls on the Commission to be accountable to the Parliament in respect of the action plans for the development, competitiveness and sustainability of small-scale coastal fishing drawn up by the Member States for the purposes of the EMFF;

Amendment 105 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)

2 c. Calls on the Commission to allow bycatches from non-industrial fishing to be exempt from TACs because the fisheries concerned are microenterprises that capture small numbers of fresh fish to sell each day at local markets;

Amendment 106 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 d (new)

2 d. Calls on the Commission to take decisive action to eliminate sources of contamination of estuaries and implement urgent regeneration measures; also calls for a ban on all works that have a negative impact on non-industrial fishing and shellfishing;

Amendment 107 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 e (new)

2 e. Calls on the Commission to develop studies on biotoxins and measures to offset the losses caused by businesses having to close owing to the presence of biotoxins;

Amendment 108 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 f (new)

2 f. Calls on the Commission to earmark funds for the implementation of biological stoppages on all gears (whether bycatch or directed), when these are necessary, whilst the animals lay their eggs;

Amendment 109 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 g (new)

2 g. Calls on the Commission to implement the necessary measures to support the various groups of women in the maritime sector so as to encourage their participation and ensure they are represented in all areas, both in decision-making roles and fishing activities;

Amendment 11 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)

C a. whereas at present non-industrial coastal fishing and shellfishing are under threat owing to the impact caused on currents by the numerous works on estuaries (e.g. filling activities, marinas and bridges) and owing to the severe contamination thereof from various sources;

Amendment 110 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 h (new)

2 h. Calls on the Commission to introduce specific measures to recognise and improve working conditions for women working as net-makers, provisioners, unloaders and packers;

Amendment 111 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Calls on the Commission to strengthen the role of the European Fisheries Areas Network (FARNET), which provides significant assistance to Fisheries Local Action Groups ~~through the allocation of budgetary funds so that they can carry out their duties effectively~~;

Amendment 112 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Calls on the Commission, in close coordination with Member States, to strengthen the role of the European Fisheries Areas Network (FARNET), which provides significant assistance to Fisheries Local Action Groups through the allocation of budgetary funds so that they can carry out their duties effectively;

Amendment 113 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Calls on the Commission to strengthen the role and competences of local and regional authorities in developing new innovative activities and to work in close coordination with the various sector operators to promote and support the founding of Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs), which contribute to innovation and diversification;.

Amendment 114 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Calls on the Commission to promote and support the founding of Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs), which contribute to sustainability, innovation and diversification;

Amendment 115 #

Francisco de Paula GAMBUS MILLET

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Calls on the Commission to additionally promote and support the founding of Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs), which contribute to innovation, infrastructure refurbishment, economic investment and diversification;

Amendment 116 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Calls on the Commission to promote and ~~support~~drive the founding and the work of Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs)~~, which contribute~~ by increasing economic resources, since these groups are providing continued support and advice directly to the fisheries sector and thus promoting a socially inclusive sustainable development model in fishing areas, inspiring young people and women to become involved in new business projects and contributing to innovation and diversification;

Amendment 117 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Calls on the Commission to promote and support the founding of Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs), which contribute to innovation and diversification, and local management plans by the fisheries themselves;

Amendment 118 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)

(1) Calls on the Commission to help strengthen the role of fisheries communities in local development and the governance of local fisheries resources and maritime activities;

Amendment 119 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. Calls on the Commission to consider the particular role of women in the economy in coastal areas and to act consistently with this, as is already done in the agricultural industry; calls for an acknowledgement of the amount in terms of GDP that is contributed by women in auxiliary roles and of the particular relevance of their contribution in households in which gender-based division of work traditionally meant that extraction was solely a male activity; calls for professional recognition at all levels of traditional female roles in the sector and for the setting up of dedicated programmes aimed at supporting entrepreneurship by women in these areas;

Amendment 12 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)

C b. whereas one of the serious issues threatening the profitability of the mussels and shellfish sector is the ever-increasing presence of biotoxins;

Amendment 120 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Calls on the Commission to promote and support investment in the diversification of the fisheries sector through the development of complementary activities and the versatility of careers in fisheries, including investments in vessels, environmental services in the fisheries sector, cultural and educational activities in the fisheries sector, and to promote and support the diversification of fisheries with a view to protecting the environment and ensuring green growth;

Amendment 121 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Calls on the Commission, in close coordination with Member States, to promote and support investment in the diversification of the fisheries sector through the development of complementary activities, including investments in vessels, safety equipment, training, environmental services in the fisheries sector, cultural and educational activities in the fisheries sector, and to promote and support the diversification of fisheries with a view to protecting the environment and ensuring green growth;

Amendment 122 #

Gabriel MATO, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Calls on the Commission to promote and support investment in the diversification of the fisheries sector through the development of complementary activities, including investments in vessels, environmental services in the fisheries sector, cultural and educational activities in the fisheries sector, ~~and to promote and support the diversification of fisheries with a view to protecting the~~with particular emphasis on protecting the environment and promoting sustainable growth; stresses that the key objective must be to fund activities that are socially, environmentally and e~~nsuring green growth~~conomically profitable and capable of creating employment, particularly for young people and women;

Amendment 123 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

Amendment 124 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Calls on the Commission to promote and support investment in the diversification of the fisheries sector through the development of complementary activities, including investments in vessels, environmental services in the fisheries sector, cultural and educational activities in the fisheries sector, and to promote and support the diversification of fisheries with a view to protecting the environment and ensuring green growth; stresses that marine aquaculture is compatible with coastal fishing in the outermost regions and calls on the Commission to support the development of farming and varietal-selection techniques in the warm waters of tropical or subtropical areas;

Amendment 125 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Calls on the Commission to promote and support investment in the diversification of the fisheries sector through the development of complementary activities, including investments in vessels, environmental services in the fisheries sector, cultural and educational activities in the fisheries sector, and to promote and support the diversification of fisheries with a view to protecting the environment and ensuring green growth; calls on the Commission to highlight the role played by women in non-industrial coastal fishing and all associated activities;

Amendment 126 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Calls on the Commission to ~~promote and support~~ boost the creation and development of fishing tourism, with the aim of applying a differentiated businves~~tments in fisheries in the area~~s strategy that is appropriate to the potential of this segment and able to meet its needs more effectively, working towards a new form of tourism, in which ~~represents a growing economic sector with great potential for fisheries, in order to add to tourism capacities by promoting~~the key concerns are for quality, flexibility, innovation and preserving the historic and cultural heritage of fishing areas as well as the environment and health, among other aspects; also calls on the Commission to promote and support investment in fisheries in the area of tourism, in order to create differentiated tourism capacities by promoting gastronomy connected with non-industrial fish products, ~~gastronomy,~~ angling tourism activities, underwater and diving tourism, etc., ~~and by presenting them as part of the traditional menu, thereb~~thereby sustainably capitalising on fishing heritage and the recognisability of a specific fishing region;

Amendment 127 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Calls on the Commission to promote and support investments in fisheries in the area of tourism, which represents a growing economic sector with great potential for fisheries~~, in order~~. It is important to add to tourism capacities by promoting fish products, gastronomy, angling tourism, ~~underwater and diving tourism, etc., and~~coastal or gastronomic tourism, by presenting them as part of the traditional menu, thereby capitalising on fishing heritage and the recognisability of a specific fishing region;

Amendment 128 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Calls on the Commission to promote and support investments in fisheries in the area of tourism, which represents a growing economic sector with great potential for fisheries, in order to add to ~~tourism capacities by~~synergy effects through information tours to fishing grounds, promoting fish products, gastronomy, ~~angling tourism,~~ underwater and diving tourism, etc., and ~~by presenting them as part of the traditional menu,~~ thereby capitalising on fishing heritage and the recognisability of a specific fishing region; emphasises that all publicly funded complementary fishing activities need to comply with legal standards in the Member State in question, particularly with regards to fiscal regulations:

Amendment 129 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Calls on the Commission, in close coordination with Member States, to promote and support investments in fisheries in the area of tourism, which represents a growing economic sector with great potential for fisheries, in order to add to tourism capacities by promoting fish products, gastronomy, angling tourism, underwater and diving tourism, etc., and by presenting them as part of the traditional menu, thereby capitalising on fishing heritage and the recognisability of a specific fishing region;

Amendment 13 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas there are differences in the characteristics of coastal fishing in ~~enclosed seas~~the various seas within the European Union, such as the Adriatic Sea and the Mediterranean Sea ~~as a whole, differ from those of the open s~~in comparison with the Baltic Seas ofr the Atlantic Ocean;

Amendment 130 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Calls on the Commission to promote and support investments in fisheries in the area of tourism, which represents a growing economic sector with great potential for fisheries, in order to add to tourism capacities by promoting fish products, gastronomy, ~~angling tourism, underwater and diving tourism,~~ etc., and by presenting them as part of the traditional menu, thereby capitalising on fishing heritage and the recognisability of a specific fishing region; stresses that these activities must not under any circumstances pose a threat to non-industrial fishing, shellfishing or small-scale, sustainable, extensive aquaculture;

Amendment 131 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6 A. Highlights the growing importance of nautical sporting activities in the strengthening of local communities, particularly out of season, through new underwater, diving or other nautical sports such as surfing or bodyboarding.

Amendment 132 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Calls on the Commission, in the interests of boosting the creation and development of fishing tourism, to actively promote and support investment in the diversification of fisheries in the area of culture and art as part of traditional heritage (handicrafts, music and dance) and to support investment in the promotion of tradition, history and fishing heritage in general (fishing gears, techniques, historical documents, etc.) by opening museums and organising exhibitions that relate closely to coastal fishing;

Amendment 133 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Calls on the Commission to actively promote and support, in the context of the Cohesion Fund, investment in the diversification of fisheries in the area of culture and art as part of traditional heritage (handicrafts, music and dance) and to support investment in the promotion of tradition, history and fishing heritage in general (fishing gears, techniques, historical documents, etc.) by opening museums and organising exhibitions that relate closely to coastal fishing;

Amendment 134 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Calls on the Commission, in close coordination with Member States, to actively promote and support investment in the diversification of fisheries in the area of culture and art as part of traditional heritage (handicrafts, music and dance) and to support investment in the promotion of tradition, history and fishing heritage in general (fishing gears, techniques, historical documents, etc.) by opening museums and organising exhibitions that relate closely to coastal fishing;

Amendment 135 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7 a. Calls on the Commission to look into the possibility of allowing mixed use of vessels intended for extractive activities so that, whilst still retaining this purpose, they may also accommodate other kinds of activities linked with the recreational and tourism sector, such as nautical information days or activities related to processing, learning or gastronomy, etc., in line with the system that operates in the rural sector involving farm schools or agrotourism;

Amendment 136 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7 a. Calls on the Commission, and the Member States via their governing agencies, to ensure that small-scale coastal fisheries receive their fair share of EMFF funding, particularly given the administrative constraints imposed upon them;

Amendment 137 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7 A. Calls on the Commission to create measures which encourage and promote mobility between professions related to the sea.

Amendment 138 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7 A. Calls on the Commission, in close coordination with Member States, to create and implement mechanisms to support small-scale fishing which respond to the substantial increase in production costs, specifically by means of implementing programmes aimed at responding to the increase in fuel prices;

Amendment 139 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Calls for the results of research and of the entrepreneurial projects financed from the public budget to be made publicly available~~, for~~; calls for the creation of a database of good practice and successful experiences and for the setting up of training schemes for entrepreneurs based on learning both about the key elements of these cases and about the functioning of the programmes supporting these key elements; notes that more effective access to existing data on seas and oceans tmust also be ensured, and ~~for~~ the current administrative barriers hindering growth and the development of innovation musto be removed;

Amendment 14 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas the characteristics of coastal fishing in enclosed seas, such as the Adriatic Sea and the Mediterranean Sea as a whole, differ from those of the open seas of the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean;

Amendment 140 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Calls for the results of research and projects financed from the public budget to be made publicly available, for data compilation and scientific research to take account of the gender variable to ensure that the work of women in the fisheries sector is made visible and any inequalities are rectified, for more effective access to existing data on seas and oceans to be ensured, and for the current administrative barriers hindering growth and the development of innovation to be removed;

Amendment 141 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Calls for the results of research and projects financed from the public budget to be made publicly available, for more effective access to existing data on seas and oceans to be ensured~~, and for the current administrative barriers hindering growth and the development of innovation to be removed~~;

Amendment 142 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Calls for the results of research and projects financed from the public budget to be made publicly available under certain conditions, for more effective disclosure of and access to existing data on seas and oceans to be ensured, and for the current administrative barriers hindering growth and the development of innovation to be removed;

Amendment 143 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8 a. Urges the European Commission to improve the regulations by introducing mechanisms to oversee the fair allocation of quotas to small-scale fishing with regard to shared species;

Amendment 144 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Emphasises that the main product of fishing is the fish itself and that it is vital to strengthen the various means of using fish, including canning and the use of fish by-products. Calls on the Commission to actively promote and support investment in the diversification of fisheries in terms of the ~~market~~processing and ~~process~~marketing of new local fish products;

Amendment 145 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Calls on the Commission to actively promote and support investment in the diversification of fisheries in terms of the marketing and processing of local fish products, and the promotion of these products through the creation of local distinctive signs and/or trade marks for fresh produce;

Amendment 146 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Calls on the Commission to actively promote and support investment in the diversification of fisheries in terms of the marketing and processing of local fish products and to boost the development of local distribution channels;

Amendment 147 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Calls on the Commission to actively promote and support investment in the diversification of fisheries in terms of the marketing and processing of local fish products by supporting the creation of local business projects aimed at carrying out these activities;

Amendment 148 #

Sylvie GODDYN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Calls on the Commission to actively promote and support investment in the diversification of fisheries in terms of the marketing and processing of local fish products; stresses that promoting innovation in this manner must in particular include the development of labels and seals guaranteeing the quality of local fish products;

Amendment 149 #

Gabriel MATO, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9 a. Calls for greater flexibility with regard to logbooks for vessels of less than 12 metres, in particular in terms of the requirement that documents must be sent within 48 hours, as this represents a considerable administrative burden; proposes in this context to allow vessels that sell all of their fish at auction to be exempted from this obligation, which would enable the required information to be obtained without imposing an unnecessary administrative burden;

Amendment 15 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

Amendment 150 #

Gabriel MATO, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9 a. Encourages the establishment of marine protected areas, which will promote sustainable fisheries resources and facilitate the control of and fight against IUU (illegal, unreported and unregulated) fishing ; stresses the need for the EU to provide adequate guidance, coordination and support to Member States in this respect;

Amendment 151 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9 a. Calls for firm support for the work of women since they play an essential role in non-industrial fishing; stresses in particular the key tasks performed by women in the processing chain and their fundamental role in shellfishing;

Amendment 152 #

Gabriel MATO, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9 a. Notes that coastal fishing in the outermost regions is eligible for a compensation scheme recognised under the EMFF because of the significant additional costs it incurs; calls on the Commission to expand this scheme with the addition of a specific mechanism for the ORs that is similar to the POSEI scheme in the agricultural sector;

Amendment 153 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9 a. Calls on the Commission to support the introduction of fresh produce obtained through non-industrial fishing, shellfishing and small-scale, sustainable, extensive aquaculture to public eating establishments (educational institutions, hospitals, restaurants, etc.);

Amendment 154 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)

9 b. Stresses that the outermost regions have specific characteristics as a result of their remoteness and insular nature; emphasises that these specific characteristics incur additional costs for coastal fishing in these regions and that these additional costs should be compensated in full as part of the EMFF;

Amendment 155 #

Francisco de Paula GAMBUS MILLET

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)

9 c. Stresses that coastal fishing fleets in the outermost regions often consist of ageing vessels, which causes issues in terms of onboard safety; calls on the Commission to propose a revision of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund with a view to authorising aid for the renewal of small-scale coastal fishing vessels in the outermost regions, providing this does not increase capacity;

Amendment 156 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Calls on the Commission to ~~guarante~~provide access to data on seas and oceans with a view to promoting innovation and development, as well as access for the sector to scientific information developed with the support of public cofinancing;

Amendment 157 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Calls on the Commission and Member States to guarantee access to ~~data on seas and oceans~~all marine and ecological data with a view to promoting transparency, innovation and development;

Amendment 158 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)

10 a. Stresses that the oceans and areas along and near to the coasts have a potential that remains largely unexplored in terms of development, employment, energy autonomy, innovation and sustainable development; considers that the EU’s recognition of this potential and of the role played by these areas would make these coastal, island and outermost regions more attractive and boost their development;

Amendment 159 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Expresses concern at ~~and opposition to the reduction in budgetary funds for the Horizon 2020 programme, which is the main programme for research and the development of innovation;~~ the application of the Horizon 2020 programme to the blue economy area, since it is the main programme for research and the development of innovation at European level. Supports the creation of a blue economy Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) within Horizon 2020, which contributes to strengthening activities in coastal regions though transnational public/private partnerships.

Amendment 16 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)

D a. whereas Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund defines small-scale coastal fishing as fishing carried out by vessels of less than 12 metres and not using towed fishing gear, and whereas this is the only definition of coastal fishing in European legislation;

Amendment 160 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Expresses concern at and opposition to the reduction in budgetary funds ~~for the Horizon 2020 programme, which is the main programme for research and the development of innovation~~to support scientific research, innovation and development;

Amendment 161 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11 A. Supports the use of funds intended for innovation and blue growth to fund basic research, R&D, training, the setting-up of companies, environmental protection and the launch of innovative products and processes on the market;

Amendment 162 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls on the Commission to provide ~~at least 40% of the~~ support as part of initiatives for the direct management of project financing, in which emphasis is placed on coastal fisheries and the development of coastal regions;

Amendment 163 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls on the Commission to provide at least 40% of the support as part of initiatives for the direct management of project financing, in which emphasis is placed on non-industrial coastal fisheries, prioritising those that are especially sustainable such as tunny fisheries; and the development of coastal regions;

Amendment 164 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13 A. Stresses the importance of the Integrated Maritime Policy for the future of fishing-dependent regions and understands that there must be an increasing commitment to the strategy of blue growth. The aim is to provide long- term support for sustainable growth in all marine and maritime sectors, acknowledging the importance of seas and oceans as the powerhouses which generate employment and create employment in the coastal regions.

Amendment 165 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

Amendment 166 #

Gabriel MATO, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Stresses the importance of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), which has a particular focus on diversification and innovation in the fisheries sector, with a view to supporting fisheries which are environmentally sustainable, innovative, competitive, effective and knowledge-based; supports the need to strengthen funding for Axis 4 of the European Fisheries Fund with a view to supporting the members of fishing communities and improving their living standards by developing new activities.

Amendment 167 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Stresses the importance of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), which has a particular focus on diversification and innovation in the fisheries sector, with a view to supporting fisheries which are environmentally sustainable, innovative, competitive, effective and knowledge-based; calls on the Commission to validate the regional versions of the EMFF as soon as possible;

Amendment 168 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)

15 A. Stresses the importance of strengthening the relationship between local communities and universities / technology centres which will contribute decisively to the creation of new business incubators which enable the generation of new business ideas in the maritime sector.

Amendment 169 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Calls on the Commission to actively promote projects which offer support for the strengthening of innovation and technological development, the objective of which is the development or introduction of new products, equipment, techniques, as well as new or improved systems for management and organisation; calls on the Commission to promote and encourage the exchange of information and the sharing of good practices between the different fishing areas so as to foster the development of innovative and sustainable fishing methods;

Amendment 17 #

Ian HUDGHTON

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)

D a. whereas the reformed CFP has regionalisation as one of its cornerstones in recognition of the fact that, given the huge diversity of Europe's fisheries, centralised management is not appropriate; whereas given the very nature of coastal and island fishing, regionalisation and a non-centralised approach is of particular importance in this sector and the communities it serves;

Amendment 170 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Considers it essential in this regard to incorporate modules for the training of entrepreneurs and for diversification in professional nautical and fishing schools;

Amendment 171 #

Gabriel MATO, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)

16 A. Calls on the European Commission to encourage the creation of new, innovative businesses in fishing- dependent regions, providing an incentive for entrepreneurship and the creation of start-ups with a good possibility of success in the maritime sector which will contribute to the diversification of the activity of traditional coastal fishing, create employment and attract or maintain the population.

Amendment 172 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Expresses concern ~~at and opposition~~ to the non-selective approach being taken, consisting of banning the use in the Mediterranean region of traditional gears and techniques (e.g. banning the use of gillnets outside of the category of commercial fishing), whichbanning of traditional gears and techniques which may form part of the local inhabitants’' traditions and way of life, are more environmentally friendly, and do not have a significant impact on the status of endangered stocks; feels that a non-selective approach to the use of gears and techniques is having a serious impact on the viability of already marginalised coastal and island communities, causing further depopulation and hindering development and innovation;

Amendment 173 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. ~~Expresse~~Calls concern at and opposition to the non-selective approach being taken, consisting of banning the use in the Mediterranean region of traditional gears and techniques (e.g. banning the use of gillnets outside of the category of commercial fishing), which form part of the local inhabitants’ traditions and way of life, are more environmentally friendly, and do not have a significant impact on the status of endangered stocks the European Commission to use a selective approach when developing legislative proposals on the use of fishing gears and techniques so as to take into account the actual impact that these gears and techniques have on non-industrial fishing resources in each one of the relevant areas; calls on the European Commission to ensure that any legislative initiatives are subject to a thorough prior impact assessment taking account of the specific factors that apply in each fishing area; feels that a non-selective approach to the use of gears and techniques is having a serious impact on the viability of already marginalised coastal and island communities, causing further depopulation and hindering development and innovation;

Amendment 174 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Expresses concern at and opposition to the non-selective approach being taken, consisting of banning the use ~~in the Mediterranean region~~ of traditional gears and techniques ~~(e.g. banning the use of gillnets outside of the category of commercial fishing)~~, which form part of the local inhabitants’ traditions and way of life, are more environmentally friendly, and do not have a significant impact on the status of endangered stocks; feels that a non-selective approach to the use of gears and techniques is having a serious impact on the viability of already marginalised coastal and island communities, causing further depopulation and hindering development and innovation; feels that positive discrimination should be applied to artisanal coastal fishing;

Amendment 175 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Expresses concern at ~~and opposition to~~ the non-selective approach being taken~~, consisting of banning the use in the Mediterranean region of traditional gears and techniques (e.g. banning the use of gillnets outside of the category of commercial fishing),~~ on traditional gears and techniques which form part of ~~the local~~some inhabitants’ traditions and way of life~~, are more environmentally friendly, and do not have a significant impact on the status of endangered stocks; feel~~; believes that a non-selective approach to the use of gears and techniques iscould hav~~ing~~e a serious impact on the viability of already marginalised coastal and island communities~~, causing further depop~~; recognises that the already in place and well accepted Mediterranean Regulation ban~~d hindering development and innovation;~~ of nets outside the commercial sectors draws a line of demarcation between commercial and non-commercial sectors, securing the Small-Scale Fisheries commercial sector from unfair/illegal competition and helps to fight against IUU, against illegal sales of catches and against the lack of catch data.

Amendment 176 #

Ian HUDGHTON

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Expresses concern at and opposition to the non-selective approach being taken, consisting of banning the use in the Mediterranean region of traditional gears and techniques (e.g. banning the use of gillnets outside of the category of commercial fishing), which form part of the local inhabitants’ traditions and way of life, are more environmentally friendly, and do not have a significant impact on the status of endangered stocks; feels that a non-selective approach to the use of gears and techniques is having a serious impact on the viability of already marginalised coastal and island communities, causing further depopulation and hindering development and innovation; believes that this approach, as with the case of the proposal to ban driftnets, suggests that the Commission is still adjusting to the decentralised reformed CFP which the co- legislators chose to adopt; reminds the Commission of its duty to operate within the framework of regionalisation as set out in the new CFP Regulation.

Amendment 177 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17 a. Notes that coastal marine ecosystems are sensible and urges Member-States and the Commission to evaluate the environmental impact of any activities that could affect the sustainability of fish stocks, such as maritime transport, waste, transport, aquifer pollution, drilling activities or the construction of new tourist facilities along the coast, in accordance with the precautionary principle.

Amendment 178 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17 a. Notes that non-industrial fishing gears, such as the traditional ‘xeito’, must remain exempt from any driftnet bans;

Amendment 179 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17 A. Advises the Commission to give the highest importance to the socio-economic relevance of artisanal coastal fishing and small-scale fishing within the EU, the adoption of alternative methods of defining the segments of the fleet, and the importance of the diversification of the activity in strongly fishing-dependent coastal regions; notes the relevance of gathering a body of scientific information which facilitates better management of artisanal fisheries, in order to make them sustainable from a biological, social, economic and environmental point of view.

Amendment 18 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)

D b. whereas operations financed by the EMFF may benefit from an increase by 30 points in aid intensity where they concern small-scale coastal fisheries;

Amendment 180 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17 a. Calls on the Commission to speed up the process of transposition of the social partners' agreement on implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 of the International Labour Organization into an appropriate EU legislative instrument.

Amendment 181 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)

17 b. Calls for a proposal for the transposition of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995 of the International Maritime Organization into an EU directive.

Amendment 182 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Calls on the Commission, in accordance with the expert classification of fishing gears set out in the Mediterranean Regulation, to distinguish between trawl nets and seine nets, since the provisions governing trawl nets can in no way be applied to traditional coastal seine nets, which are intended for use in fishing for non-endangered species;Deleted

Amendment 183 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Calls on the Commission, in accordance with the expert classification of fishing gears set out in the Mediterranean Regulation, to ~~distinguish~~take into account the differences between trawl nets and seine nets~~, sinc~~ in order to give the best provisions ~~governing trawl nets can in no way be applied to traditional coastal seine nets, which are intended for use in fishing for non-endangered species;~~towards the more sustainable use of each kind of them taking into account the most recent scientific advice

Amendment 184 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Calls on the Commission to ensure that a review of the assessment of the status of fish stocks as regards coastal fisheries is carried out, and stresses the need for an analysis of small-scale fishing’s impact on fish stocks~~, given that the species fished in coastal fisheries are mainly of little economic significance and account for a small proportion of commercial fishing~~;

Amendment 185 #

Francisco de Paula GAMBUS MILLET

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Calls on the Commission to ensure that a review of the assessment of the status of fish stocks as regards coastal fisheries is carried out, and stresses the need for an analysis of small-scale fishing’s impact on fish stocks, given that the species fished in coastal fisheries are mainly of little economic significance and account for a small proportion of commercial fishing, but are, nevertheless, very significant for the survival of those fishermen who rely on them for their daily earnings;

Amendment 186 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Calls on the Commission to ensure that a review of the assessment of the status of fish stocks as regards coastal fisheries is carried out, and stresses the need for an analysis of small-scale fishing’s impact on fish stocks, not forgetting more sustainable techniques such as tunny fishing, given that the species fished in coastal fisheries are mainly of little economic significance and account for a small proportion of commercial fishing;

Amendment 187 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Calls on the Commission to ensure that a review of the assessment of the status of fish stocks as regards coastal fisheries and recreational fishing is carried out, and stresses the need for an analysis of small- scale fishing’s impact on fish stocks, given that the species fished in coastal fisheries are mainly of little economic significance and account for a small proportion of commercial fishing;

Amendment 188 #

Gabriel MATO, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Calls on the Commission to ensure that a review of the assessment of the status of fish stocks as regards coastal fisheries is carried out, and stresses the need for an analysis of small-scale fishing’s impact on fish stocks, given that the species fished in coastal fisheries are ~~mainly of little economic significance and~~extremely valuable in socio-economic terms, even though they only account for a small proportion of commercial fishing;

Amendment 189 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Calls on the Commission to ensure that a review of the assessment of the status of fish stocks ~~as regards~~relevant to coastal fisheries is carried out, and stresses the need for an analysis of small-scale fishing’s impact on fish stocks, given that the species fished in coastal fisheries are mainly of little economic significance and account for a small proportion of commercial fishing;

Amendment 19 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)

D c. whereas Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund states that in Member States where over 1 000 vessels can be considered small-scale coastal fishing vessels, an action plan must be drawn up for the development, competitiveness and sustainability of small-scale coastal fishing;

Amendment 190 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Calls on the Commission to ensure that a review of the assessment of the status of fish stocks as regards coastal fisheries is carried out, and stresses the need for an analysis of small-scale fishing’s impact on fish stocks, given that the species ~~fished~~caught in coastal fisheries ~~are mainly of little economic significance and~~ account for a small proportion of total catches in commercial fishing;

Amendment 191 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point 1 (new)

(1) Expresses concern at the loss of traditional fishing techniques and skills due to unfavourable regulations that affect coastal communities;

Amendment 192 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point 2 (new)

(2) Calls on the Commission to amend the provision on the technical specifications for fishing nets, such as the minimal mesh size, the height of the net, the distance from the coast and depth at which nets may be used to ensure a more balanced harvesting of fish stocks and to preserve biodiversity;

Amendment 193 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point 3 (new)

(3) Calls on the Commission to amend the provisions of the existing Regulation that prescribe the required distance from the coast and the depth at which fishing gears may be used to take account of the geographical specificities of border areas of Member States;

Amendment 194 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Stresses the need for an amendment to the Regulation concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea, also known as the ‘Mediterranean Regulation’, which was adopted in 2006 and which lays down rules on the technical characteristics of gears and their uses; feels that this regulation must be brought into line with the new CFP, whilst keeping in mind that the basin is managed jointly with non-EU countries;

Amendment 195 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Stresses the need for an amendment to the Regulation concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea, also known as the ‘Mediterranean Regulation’, which was adopted in 2006 and which lays down rules on the technical characteristics of gears and their uses; feels that this regulation must be brought into line with the new CFP, in particular the objective of maximum sustainable yield;

Amendment 196 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Stresses the need for an amendment to the Regulation concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea, also known as the ‘Mediterranean Regulation’, which was adopted in 2006 and which lays down rules on the technical characteristics of gears and their uses; ~~feels that this regulation must be brought into line with the new CFP;~~

Amendment 197 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – point 1 (new)

(1) Stresses the need for effective coordination between the Member States to ensure fishermen are given timely and comprehensive information on the implementation of existing regulations and any amendments to them;

Amendment 198 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Calls on the Commission to promote projects that will make a contribution to protecting coastal and island areas, and ancestral fishing gears such as tunny fishing, as traditional, cultural and historic heritage areas;

Amendment 199 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Calls on the Commission to promote projects, in the context of cohesion policy, that will make a contribution to protecting coastal and island areas as traditional, cultural and historic heritage areas;

Amendment 2 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas coastal fishing accounts for 80% of the European fleet, guarantees a high level of employment in coastal areas, islands and the outermost regions, and generally represents a socially and environmentally sustainable form of fishing; whereas its influence on the social and cultural characteristics of coastal and island regions is exceptional and diverse;

Amendment 20 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas coastal fishing should ~~be made subject to~~take into consideration the particular characteristics of its management at local level ~~which would take account~~, and of the diversity of the fleets, gears, techniques and fish stocks in individual Member States and in every individual fishing zone;

Amendment 200 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Calls on the Commission to promote projects that will make a contribution to protecting coastal and island areas as traditional, cultural and historic fishing and maritime heritage areas;

Amendment 201 #

Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)

21 a. Calls to the European Commission and Member States for the use of European funds to subsidize the sustainability certification of almadraba traps, in order to promote the recognition and contribution of this fishing method.

Amendment 202 #

Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)

21 b. Calls for the protection of the inlets where the almadraba traps are set up against possible threats of all types of installations that avoid, prevent or disturb the normal migration route of tuna when they enter the almadraba.

Amendment 21 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas coastal fishing should be ma~~de subject to management at local level which would take~~naged at local level taking into account of the diversity of the fleets, gears, techniques and fish stocks in individual Member States and in every individual fishing zone;

Amendment 22 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas coastal fishing should be made subject to management at local level which would take account of the diversity of the fleets, gears, geographical and climate-based constraints, techniques and fish stocks in individual Member States and in every individual fishing zone;

Amendment 23 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas coastal fishing should be made subject to management ~~at local level~~pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 which would take account of the diversity of the fleets, gears, techniques and fish stocks in individual Member States and in every individual fishing zone;

Amendment 24 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas coastal fishing should be made subject to management at local level which would take account of the diversity of the fleets, gears, techniques and fish stocks in individual Member States and in every individual fishing zone, thereby contributing to the conservation of local traditions and fishing-related activities;

Amendment 25 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)

E a. whereas given that each fishing area has its own specific characteristics, the exchange of information and of good practices between the different areas may help to considerably improve the impact of fishing activities on the environment and marine ecosystems and also enable better interaction between all of the human and economic activities taking place in and around coastal areas;

Amendment 26 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)

E A. whereas the yields of small-scale fishing have been reducing substantially, as a result of the significant increase in operating costs, specifically the increase in fuel prices, and due to the reduction of the value of fish at first sale, often making an increase in fishing effort necessary;

Amendment 27 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)

E B. whereas the management of various stocks of several prime target species has in many regions placed serious restrictions on fishing and on small fishing communities;

Amendment 28 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas mainly traditional gears and techniques, which by virtue of their specific characteristics define the identity and way of life of coastal regions, are used in coastal fishing, and ~~it is vital~~there is a need to preserve their use and protect them as an element of cultural, historical and traditional heritage;

Amendment 29 #

Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas mainly traditional gears and techniques, such as almadraba fishing traps, which by virtue of their specific characteristics define the identity and way of life of coastal regions, are used in coastal fishing, and it is vital to preserve their use and protect them as an element of cultural, historical and traditional heritage;

Amendment 3 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas coastal fishing accounts for 80% of the European fleet, and together with shellfishing guarantees a high level of employment in coastal areas, islands and the outermost regions, and represents a socially and environmentally sustainable form of fishing; whereas its influence on the social and cultural characteristics of coastal and island regions is exceptional and diverse;

Amendment 30 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

Amendment 31 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas the imre is a possibility of using specific gears and techniques – which are more environmentally friendly and which do not have a significant impact on the status of endangered stocks – has a serious effect on the viability of already marginalised coastal and island communities causes increased depopulation and hinders development and innovbetter for endangered stocks – in the interests of sustainability and viability of coastal and island communities, along with job creation, development, innovation and the fight against ageing and depopulation;

Amendment 32 #

Gabriel MATO, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas the impossibility of using specific gears and techniques – which are more environmentally friendly and which do not have a significant impact on the status of endangered stocks – has a serious effect on the viability of already marginalised coastal and island communities causes increased depopulation and hinders development and innovation;echnical measures for the conservation and management of marine resources should apply to all European sea basins taking into account the regionalization principle and the objectives of the new CFP.

Amendment 33 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas the impossibility of using specific gears and techniques – which are more environmentally friendly and which do not have a significant impact on the status of endangered stocks – has a serious effect on the viability of already marginalised coastal and island communities causes increased depopulationnon-industrial fishing has a serious effect on the viability of coastal and island communities in terms of controlling increasing depopulation; whereas development and innovation may play a fundamental role in these communities; whereas, in addition, non-industrial fishing uses gears and techniques which are more environmentally friendly and whi~~nders development~~ch have less of and i~~nnovation~~mpact on the status of endangered stocks;

Amendment 34 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas the impossibility of using specific ancient gears and techniques in certain fishing zones – which are more environmentally friendly and which do not have a significant impact on the status of endangered stocks – has a serious effect on the viability of already marginalised coastal and island communities, contributes to the depletion of resources and to unemployment, causes increased depopulation and hinders development and innovation;

Amendment 35 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

Amendment 36 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)

G a. whereas non-industrial, coastal and traditional fishing is environmentally friendly and forms the basic economic building block for maintenance, development and employment in coastal and island communities;

Amendment 37 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)

Ha. whereas despite talk of innovating and diversifying the fisheries sector, account must be taken of the fact that a huge fishing community is extremely dependent on traditional and ancient forms of fishing.

Amendment 38 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. whereas the new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) acknowledges the importance of fishing-dependent coastal and island regions, and some of the main objectives of the CFP are to ensure an adequate standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities, to contribute to the attainment of such a standard in the context of coastal fishing, and to promote sustainable coastal fishing while taking into account socio- economic factors, in line with the special protection conferred by Article 174 TFEU;

Amendment 39 #

Gabriel MATO, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. whereas the new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) acknowledges the importance of fishing-dependent coastal and island regions, and some of the main objectives of the CFP are to ensure an adequate standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities, to contribute to the attainment of such a standard in the context of coastal fishing, and to promote sustainable coastal fishing and the diversification of activities in fisheries and income for those living in these coastal areas while taking into account socio- economic and environmental factors;

Amendment 4 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas coastal fishing accounts for 80% of the European fleet, guarantees a high level of employment in coastal areas, islands and the outermost regions, and represents a socially and environmentally sustainable form of fishing that has considerable potential; whereas its influence on the social and cultural characteristics of coastal and island regions is exceptional and diverse;

Amendment 40 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. ~~whereas the new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) acknowledges~~considering the importance of acknowledging fishing-dependent coastal and island regions, and ~~some of the main objectives of the CFP are~~the role to be played by Member States to ensure an adequate standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities, to contribute to the attainment of such a standard in the context of coastal fishing, and to promote sustainable coastal fishing while taking into account its cultural and socio- economic ~~factors~~reality;

Amendment 41 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. whereas the new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) acknowledges the importance of fishing-dependent coastal and island regions, and some of the main objectives of the CFP are to ensure an adequate standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities, to contribute to the attainment of such a standard in the context of coastal fishing, and to promote sustainable coastal fishing while taking into account socio- economic factors, should also emphasise the importance of training and health and safety at sea for fishermen;

Amendment 42 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)

I a. whereas the lack of an interdepartmental approach where the Union's institutions have overlapping responsibilities in the field of safety at sea in fishing is grave cause for concern;

Amendment 43 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)

I b. whereas the necessity of having Union minimum standards on training, certification and watchkeeping for fishermen and vessel personnel is vital;

Amendment 44 #

Ian HUDGHTON

Motion for a resolution
Recital J

J. whereas the new Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy gives preferential access to small-scale, coastal and traditional fishermen within a zone extending for 12 nautical miles, i.e. in the most sensitive part of the EU’s waters and whereas the Commission's evaluation of the old Common Fisheries Policy Regulation found that the 12-mile zones were one of the few successes of the old management regime;

Amendment 45 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J

J. whereas the new Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy gives preferential access to small-scale, coastal and traditional fishermen within a zone extending for 12 nautical miles, i.e. in the most sensitive part of the EU’s waters, affected by many conflicts in relation to the use of space and resources with other overlapping human activities on the coastline;

Amendment 46 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital K

K. whereas Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union states that, when adopting measures – especially measures relating to the fisheries sector – the special characteristics and constraints of the outermost regions must be taken into account, in an often highly specific regional context where self-reliance is needed in terms of food production;

Amendment 47 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital K

K. whereas Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union states that, when adopting measures – especially measures relating to the fisheries sector – the special characteristics and constraints of the outermost regions must be taken into account;, with emphasis on their geographical isolation, remote location and oceanic conditions

Amendment 48 #

Gabriel MATO, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Motion for a resolution
Recital K

K. ~~whereas Article 349 of the Treaty~~considering the need to acknowledge and take account onf the ~~Functioning of the European Union states that,~~special characteristics and constraints of the outermost regions when adopting measures – especially measures relating to the fisheries sector ~~– the special characteristics and constraints of the outermost regions must be taken into account~~;

Amendment 49 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)

K a. whereas it should be noted that, because of the particular geographical characteristics of the outermost regions and their extreme remoteness from Europe, coastal fishing is integral to the economic development of these regions;

Amendment 5 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas most coastal and island fishing constitutes a traditional form of fishing, i.e. a way of life and a significant source of livelihood and of direct and indirect job creation, particularly in areas which depend on coastal fishing and which require special measures and support to facilitate growth and development;

Amendment 50 #

Gabriel MATO, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)

K b. whereas coastal fishing in the outermost regions also faces competition from vessels sailing under non-EU flags that use the same fishing areas and target the same species to sell on the same markets, in addition to competition from non-EU imports which are subject to completely different operating costs and regulatory, sanitary and environmental constraints; whereas, in this context, any efforts to aid endogenous development and self-reliance in terms of food production would come to nothing unless supported by specific EU policies in these regions;

Amendment 51 #

Gabriel MATO, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Motion for a resolution
Recital K c (new)

K c. whereas, in the outermost regions, marine aquaculture also contributes, alongside coastal fishing, to economic development and the supply of fresh produce to the local area;

Amendment 52 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital L

L. whereas the majority of coastal regions, especially those in southern European countries and island regions, are facing a significant economic decline which is resulting in depopulation and the exodus of their inhabitants, who seek opportunities in areas offering better prospects for employment and education;

Amendment 53 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)

La. whereas the European crisis has demonstrated the need for Europe to diversify its economic activities, and the importance of analysing new models of innovation and knowledge which may create new employment at local level.

Amendment 54 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital M

M. whereas some coastal fishing regions are located close to economically developed regions and tourist destinations but are nonetheless unable to achieve adequate economic growth; whereas the pressure to use the sea’s resources is already growing in such regions, and the fisheries sector is being marginalised in favour of tourism, even though the two sectors are compatible and complementary;

Amendment 55 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital M

M. whereas some coastal fishing regions are located close to economically developed regions and tourist destinations but are nonetheless unable to achieve adequate economic growth; whereas the pressure to use the sea’s resources is already growing in such regions~~, and the fisheries sector is being marginalised in favour of tourism~~;

Amendment 56 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital M

M. whereas some coastal fishing regions are located close to economically developed regions and tourist destinations but are nonetheless unable to achieve adequate economic growth; whereas the pressure to use the sea’s resources is already growing in such regions, and the fisheries sector ~~is being marginalised in favour of tourism~~and tourism should be given equal importance;

Amendment 57 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)

Ma. whereas logbooks often represent an administrative burden for small coastal fishing businesses and greater flexibility would be desirable;

Amendment 58 #

Gabriel MATO, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)

Ma. whereas this pressure on coastal areas from the tourism sector is principally caused by certain specific activities, such as uncontrolled recreational fishing, which are putting a strain on the sea’s resources and affecting business opportunities for those who live in traditional fishing areas;

Amendment 59 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital N

N. whereas the founding of Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs) in areas which rely on fishing is vital, as such groups are recognised as a useful instrument that provides opportunities and possibilities for the diversification of activities in fisheries, which ultimately leads to the general development of coastal and island regions and to social cohesion in these regions, and there is therefore a need to further increase economic resources to enable these groups to form and to act in the relevant areas;

Amendment 6 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas most coastal and island fishing constitutes a traditional form of commercial fishing, i.e. a way of life and ~~a significant~~the principal source of livelihood, particularly in areas which depend on coastal fishing and which require special measures and support to facilitate growth and development;

Amendment 60 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)

Na. whereas female shellfish gatherers remain invisible and women are under-represented in general in the fisheries sector;

Amendment 61 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital N b (new)

Nb. whereas women working in the maritime sector as net-makers, provisioners, unloaders and packers remain invisible as a group;

Amendment 62 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital O

O. Whereas the economic crisis is also making itself felt in the fisheries sector, diversification and innovation are necessary in order to increase employment, to take advantage of new possibilities such as blue and green development, and to ~~preven~~counteract the marginalisation of fisheries in developing regions;

Amendment 63 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital O

O. whereas the economic crisis is also making itself felt in the fisheries sector, especially for those population groups that have been most affected by the unemployment situation such as young people and women, and therefore diversification and innovation are necessary in order to increase employment, to take advantage of new possibilities such as blue and green development, and to prevent the marginalisation of fisheries in developing regions;

Amendment 64 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital O

O. whereas the economic crisis is also making itself felt in the fisheries sector, and support for the fisheries sector in terms of training, diversification and innovation are necessary in order to increase employment, to take advantage of new possibilities such as blue and green development, and to prevent the marginalisation of fisheries in developing regions;

Amendment 65 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital O

O. whereas the economic crisis is also making itself felt in the fisheries sector, diversification and innovation are necessary in order to increase employment, to take advantage of new possibilities such as blue and green development, and to prevent the marginalisation of fisheries in developing and peripheral regions;

Amendment 66 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital P

P. whereas diversification in coastal and island regions may be carried out through activities related to the marketing and promotion of fish products, gastronomy, tourism, cultural, historic and traditional heritage, the environment and green growth;

Amendment 67 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital Q

Q. Whereas the concept of the blue economy is developing ~~thanks to the EU’s ‘Innovation Union’ initiative, the main objective of which is to create~~and may give a strong boost to growth and economic development, as well as the pcre~~conditions for the promotion and development of innovation, and thanks to the Horizon 2020 programme, which~~ation of employment, in particular in coastal and island countries and regions and isn the ~~EU’s largest programme for research and innovat~~outermost regions;

Amendment 68 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital Q a (new)

Qa. whereas the coastal and island communities have a fundamental interest in the materialisation of the concept of blue economy;

Amendment 69 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital R a (new)

Ra. whereas the funds intended to finance investment in scientific research, innovation and development have been systematically reduced;

Amendment 7 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas coastal fishing varies to a great degree between individual ~~Member S~~European regions and states in terms of its basic definition and characteristics – coastal and small-scale coastal fishing is a traditional form of fishing – and significant socio- economic divergences exist between the Member States;

Amendment 70 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital T

T. whereas in the fisheries sector, ~~more than~~in the same way as in other sectors, the environment and the economy go hand in hand; whereas the blue development of the economy should be focused on sustainable and environmentally friendly projects and activities aimed at preserving the maritime environment and biodiversity as a whole;

Amendment 71 #

Gabriel MATO, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Motion for a resolution
Recital T

T. whereas in the fisheries sector, more than in other sectors, the environment and the economy go hand in hand; whe~~reas~~nce the blue development of the economy should be focused on the social economy, sustainable and environmentally friendly projects and activities aimed at ~~pre~~developing coastal communities and conserving the maritime environment and biodiversity as a whole;

Amendment 72 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital T

T. whereas in the fisheries sector, more than in other sectors, the environment and the economy go hand in hand; whereas the blue development of the economy should be focused on sustainable and environmentally friendly projects and activities aimed at preserving the maritime environment and biodiversity as a whole; whereas these projects and activities must also be sustainable from the social and economic point of view so as to ensure that non-industrial fishing remains viable;

Amendment 73 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital T

T. whereas in the fisheries sector, more than in other sectors, the environment and the economy go hand in hand; whereas the blue development of the economy should be focused on sustainable and environmentally friendly projects and activities aimed at preserving the maritime environment and biodiversity as a whole, with specific support for environmentally friendly artisanal fishing activities which encourage biodiversity;

Amendment 74 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital T a (new)

Ta. whereas the blue economy may also contribute to developing safety on board fishing vessels and improve fishermen’s working conditions and day-to-day wellbeing;

Amendment 75 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital T b (new)

Tb. whereas environmental and selectivity targets apply equally across the board, but it will be problematic for small vessels to meet the landing obligation for discards;

Amendment 76 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital U

U. whereas anthropogenic influences, i.e. human activities, in coastal regions have been underestimated in the context of environmental protection issues; whereas the cumulative effects of various activities on narrow coastal regions have not been adequately recognised or assessed; whereas activities that take place in coastal areas, such as maritime transport, tourism, uncontrolled and exhaustive recreational fishing, the sale of species obtained through this activity, poaching, waste water from the mainland, etc., particularly affect the fisheries sector;

Amendment 77 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital U

U. whereas anthropogenic influences, i.e. human activities, in coastal regions have been underestimated in the context of environmental protection issues; whereas the cumulative effects of various activities on narrow coastal regions have not been adequately recognised or assessed; whereas activities that take place in coastal areas, – such as maritime transport, tourism, urban and industrial waste water from the mainland, etc., – particularly affect the fisheries sector;

Amendment 78 #

Gabriel MATO, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Motion for a resolution
Recital U

U. whereas anthropogenic influences, i.e. human activities, in coastal regions have been underestimated in the context of environmental protection issues; whereas the cumulative effects of various activities on ~~narrow~~ coastal regions have not been adequately recognised or assessed; whereas activities that take place in coastal areas, such as maritime transport, tourism, waste water from the mainland, etc., particularly affect the fisheries sector;

Amendment 79 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital V

V. whereas knowledge of the marine environment, specifically of the state of the marine ecosystem, is vital for assessing the impact of various activities on the environment, as is the laying down of suitable protection measures and monitoring programmes with the goal of promoting the recovery of fish stocks, the sustainable use of resources and the development of innovations; whereas data on the marine environment are inadequate~~, inaccessible~~ and inadequately systematised;

Amendment 8 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas coastal fishing varies to a great degree between individual Member States in terms of its basic definition and characteristics, a situation that will need to be rectified and harmonised in the CFP in the future – coastal and small-scale coastal fishing is a traditional form of fishing – and significant socio-economic divergences exist between the Member States;

Amendment 80 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital V a (new)

Va. whereas in certain regions illegal fishing poses a real threat to the continued existence of non-industrial coastal fishing as well as jeopardising the preservation of fishery resources and biodiversity;

Amendment 81 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital V a (new)

Va. Whereas the Integrated Maritime Policy aims to respond to the new challenges faced by the seas, industry and fishermen throughout Europe, from protection of the environment to coastal development, by way of aquaculture, nautical tourism or other economic activities related to blue growth.

Amendment 82 #