The European Parliament adopted this Tuesday (Feb.12) by an overwhelming majority the Morocco-EU Fisheries Agreement. Under this new sustainable fisheries agreement, the two sides agreed on the content of the deal, the areas it covers and its implementation protocol. The number of boarding contracts for Moroccan sailors and fishermen aboard European fishing vessels will also increase. In order to preserve some species, octopus and shrimps are not included in the agreement. Also, the Mediterranean Sea is excluded from this perimeter in order to preserve its resources, which are overexploited.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 12, 2019 13:30 UTC