EBFA

The European Bottom Fishing Alliance is a coalition representing over 20.000 fishermen and women and 7.000 vessels from 14 European coastal countries

[EBFA @EBFA_official]

#Alliance | 🔵The EBFA represents 14 coastal #EU Member States.

Our members are all committed to #sustainability by working with scientists and investing in credible sustainability schemes with over 50 @MSCecolabel demersal fisheries certified 👇🏽

https://t.co/L2BwBWA8EA

[EBFA @EBFA_official]

Bottom trawling destroys oceans? That's a tale for our grandparents! 👴

Today, fisheries are highly managed. Fact: 79% of seabed communities in EU seas meet 'good status' for biomass.🌊👇

https://t.co/ToAHCIzTM3

[EBFA @EBFA_official]

Bottom trawling employs more than 20,000 people in the EU & lands over 25% of our seafood.

Demonizing it ignores its socio-economic value. Without it, the EU's 70% reliance on imports with lower standards will soar. #BlueEconomy

[EBFA @EBFA_official]

EU fisheries account for 0.01% of global emissions, and our fleet reduced its footprint by 52% since 1990.

Science matters. Let’s base policy on facts, not unrealistic assumptions. 📉 #BottomTrawling

[EBFA @EBFA_official]

🌊 EBFA welcomes the BBNJ Treaty entering into force (17 Jan). Today (6 Feb), registration opens for the 3rd session of its Commission (23 Mar–2 Apr 2026). It builds on UNCLOS, recognises RFMOs’ central role and strengthens conservation and sustainable use of the high seas.

[EBFA @EBFA_official]

Today, on the #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy, we want to highlight an often-overlooked fact: EU Bottom fishing represents less than 0,01% of global emissions and keep being implicated in reducing its carbon footprint.

[EBFA @EBFA_official]

🎄In 2026, EBFA will continue to champion responsible, science- and innovation-based bottom-contact fisheries, with fair and workable regulations and strong coastal communities.

Thank you for your trust and collaboration. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ⚓️🌊

[EBFA @EBFA_official]

Europe’s capacity to feed itself is eroding. EBFA advocates urgent measures that restore coherence and predictability so investment and innovation can close the self‑sufficiency gap.

[EBFA @EBFA_official]

Bottom fishing is essential to Europe’s food system and coastal livelihoods. It accounts for 25% of EU landings by weight and value, contributes 35% of EU fleet revenues and supports thousands of jobs at sea and onshore. We call for balanced, science‑led management.

[The Fishing Daily @FD_Editor]

EBFA Welcomes New European Union Limits on Seafloor Litter
https://t.co/NEnMgFNBnl

#EUfishingnews #EUfishingindustry #fishingnews #commercialfishingnews #dailyfishingnews #Seafloorlitter #EBFA

[EBFA @EBFA_official]

Reducing marine litter is vital for healthy oceans, thriving fishing communities and food security. We welcome new EU limits and highlight fishers’ key role in seafloor cleanup.

Together, we can create a cleaner future!

Read the full article here👇 https://t.co/BMBVLQZ0V1

[Industrias Pesqueras @IPesqueras]

#Arrastre | @EBFA_official traslada a @CostasKadis que "los pescadores necesitan previsibilidad, normas proporcionadas y decisiones basadas en la mejor ciencia disponible"

🔹 Primera reunión oficial de EBFA con el comisario Costas Kadis

https://t.co/SiUqkAgKQT

[Ruta Pesquera @RutaPesquera]

https://t.co/9QpVpZbw5I
Primera reunión oficial de la Alianza Europea de Pesca de Fondo (EBFA) con Costas Kadis.

#AlianzaEuropeadePescadeFondo(EBFA) #Cepesca

[Fish Focus @focus_fish]

EBFA MEETS COMMISSIONER KADIS TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF BOTTOM FISHING IN EUROPE The European Bottom Fishing Alliance (EBFA) held its first official meeting with European Commissioner, Costas Kadis, to discuss the future of bottom fishing in the EU https://t.co/iCfcfqE65D

[Visserij @PuntSeas]

EBFA verwelkomt nieuwe Europese limieten voor zeebodemafval #Fishing #For #Litter #Visserij https://t.co/D91zD9kd4K

[Industrias Pesqueras @IPesqueras]

#BasuraMarina | La @EBFA_official aplaude los nuevos límites sobre la basura marina y reclama incentivos como la reducción de la carga administrativa o los costes de gestión

https://t.co/fm1uKktwpW

[EBFA @EBFA_official]

Reducing marine litter is vital for healthy oceans, thriving fishing communities and food security. We welcome new EU limits and highlight fishers’ key role in seafloor cleanup.

Together, we can create a cleaner future!

Read the full article here👇 https://t.co/BMBVLQZ0V1

[Industrias Pesqueras @IPesqueras]

#Arrastre | @EBFA_official traslada a @CostasKadis que "los pescadores necesitan previsibilidad, normas proporcionadas y decisiones basadas en la mejor ciencia disponible"

🔹 Primera reunión oficial de EBFA con el comisario Costas Kadis

https://t.co/SiUqkAgKQT

[EBFA @EBFA_official]

@EU_MARE @EU_ENV @EFCA_EU @emseassociation @EUScienceInnov Bottom-trawling vessels can also make a positive contribution to the marine environment. For example, KIMO Netherlands and Belgium’s Fishing for Litter initiative has removed more than 8.5 million kilograms of waste from the sea since the project began.

[EBFA @EBFA_official]

EBFA met Commissioner Costas Kadis to discuss the future of bottom fishing in the EU. We called for science-based, case-by-case policies. @EU_Commission

Read the full article here👇
https://t.co/yAg2Zqtstn

[EBFA @EBFA_official]

We need:
👉 Dialogue among all stakeholders
👉 Science-based, case-by-case conservation
👉 Recognition of fishers as part of the solution

We will keep engaging & defending a future grounded in responsibility and evidence.
Thank you, @northseaac, for the opportunity!

[EBFA @EBFA_official]

On September 23rd, @EBFA_official joined an #NSAC dialogue on the future of bottom fishing in the North Sea, connecting scientists, policymakers, NGOs & industry.

A vital conversation for the sector's future! 🌍⚓️
https://t.co/rbDF6yi7Sx

[EBFA @EBFA_official]

🔹 25% of EU landings
🔹 Thousands of jobs at sea & shore
🔹 Fish stocks certified as sustainable and low-carbon
🔹 Vital for Europe’s food independence
But challenges mount: spatial squeeze, new MPAs, regulatory uncertainty.