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Valencian authorities advocate for increased Mediterranean fishing days
The Valencian regional government is supporting a proposal before the European Union to allow the Mediterranean fishing fleet to work up to 180 days per year. Miguel Castell, the Director General of Fisheries for the Valencian Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Livestock, and Fisheries, stated that the goal is to adapt EU regulations to the specific realities of the Mediterranean sector and prevent a single species from limiting total catches.
Castell emphasized the need to simplify controls for artisanal fishing and to conduct socioeconomic impact assessments before implementing new restrictions. He noted that the progress toward the 180-day target is the result of collaborative work between Spain's five Mediterranean autonomous communities and engagement with EU Fisheries Commissioner Kadis Kadri.
Additionally, the Valencian fishing sector's budget has increased by 47% this year, reaching 32.7 million euros to support activities ranging from product transformation to commercialization.
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European Commission · European Parliament · Kadis Kadri · Miguel Castell · Valencian Community
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The current fishing budget in Valencia represents a 47% increase. diariodealicante.net · valencianews.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Valencian fishing sector budget has reached 32.7 million euros this year. diariodealicante.net · valencianews.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] The proposal aims to prevent a single species from conditioning total catches. diariodealicante.net · valencianews.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] The initiative involves collaboration between Spain's five Mediterranean autonomous communities. diariodealicante.net · valencianews.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Valencian government supports a proposal to allow the Mediterranean fishing fleet to work up to 180 days per year. diariodealicante.net · valencianews.es