Cyprus Mail29 Jun 2026

Oceana urges EU to back small-scale fishermen

Oceana urged EU leaders to enhance support for low-impact fishermen via the upcoming Ocean Act on Monday, saying this is essential for safeguarding coastal communities and marine ecosystems.

Following the high-level conference on islands and coastal communities held in Paphos last week, Oceana urged the EU to prioritise small-scale fishermen’s access to coastal waters over industrial fleets....

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