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boats by vessels of greater tonnage and power, and of technological<br />

advances.<br />

The fishing fleet’s overcapacity has a political impact in addition<br />

to its effects on economic performance. In particular, it is at<br />

the root of political pressure to increase quotas beyond those<br />

scientifically recommended. Member States are often susceptible<br />

to a short-term approach, and give maintenance of fleet<br />

activity priority over sustainable management of fisheries.<br />

When profitability is reduced as a result of declining catches,<br />

pressure increases and the vicious circle begins again.<br />

Fishing fleet distribution 2009<br />

25 %<br />

20 %<br />

15 %<br />

10 %<br />

5 %<br />

0 %<br />

ES IT NL FR UK EL PT DE LT DK IRL PL SE LV FIN BG MT ET CY BE RO SN<br />

% Boats % GRT % kW

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