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Two Steps to Prevent Overfishing of Deep Sea Species in the EU

To protect these waters and their mysterious marine life, ministers must follow the law and the scientific advice

Authors: Andrew Clayton
Article November 14, 2018
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The black scabbardfish is among the EU’s vulnerable deep-sea species.
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