UK sand eel fishing ban remains in place despite EU legal challenge
Creatures make up the bulk of seabirds’ diet but they are fished for commercial pig foodEurope live – latest updatesA ban on fishing for sand eels in UK waters will remain in place despite a legal challenge from the EU.The small, silvery eels make up the bulk of the diet of seabirds, but they are fished for commercial pig food. A lack of sand eels means seabirds such as puffins can starve to death. Continue reading...
Creatures make up the bulk of seabirds’ diet but they are fished for commercial pig food
A ban on fishing for sand eels in UK waters will remain in place despite a legal challenge from the EU.
The small, silvery eels make up the bulk of the diet of seabirds, but they are fished for commercial pig food. A lack of sand eels means seabirds such as puffins can starve to death. Continue reading...
