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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