Harbour porpoises, dolphins, sea turtles, seabirds and other protected species continue to fall victim to bycatch in European seas, despite years of awareness raising. Current approaches, focused mainly on technical fixes and exemptions, have failed to deliver meaningful reductions.

This meeting will share new findings and solutions from the European Investigation Agency, Seas At Risk, and BirdLife Europe, and bring together policymakers and stakeholders to drive effective, lasting change for marine biodiversity while supporting sustainable fisheries.

This breakfast event is sponsored by MEP Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral (EPP, Portugal), and MEP César Luena (S&D)

Organised by Seas At Risk, BirdLife Europe and Central Asia & European Investigation Agency