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Why have fish stocks decreased in the North Sea? (pt 2/2)

A report about the impact of fish quotas on the North Sea fish stocks and the fishermen who work there. The report considers the effect on the food chain and introduces fish quotas for each boat. A fisherman explains the impact of the fish quotas on his business. A sustainable fishing approach that will allow fishermen to continue their way of life without destroying fish stocks is explained by a scientist. A restricted area of the North Sea called the 'plaice box' is discussed.

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4 minutes