Improving sustainability of marine resources accross the globe
Commissioner Damanaki received Mr Andrew Sharpless, CEO of Oceana, in Brussels on February 13th. Oceana is an NGO active on the scene of international fisheries. Discussions were held on the external dimension of the reformed Commmon Fisheries Policy and on the need to improve the sustainability of marine resources all accross the globe. With the new Fisheries policy, the EU can now push for the application of its internal principles, strongly oriented towards sustainability, by its international partners, on a regional and on a global basis.
