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Brexit could be a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' to increase sustainable fishing in British waters. (Photo: Fredrik Ohlander)

2018 fishing quotas agreed - but Brexit muddies waters

EU ministers responsible for fisheries decided on catch quotas for 2018 on Wednesday (13 December) - after their traditional annual all-night haggling in Brussels.

They reached a deal at 7:41am.

"After a long negotiation, I am happy to say that we have reached an agreement on fishing opportunities for 2018 in the Atlantic and the North Sea," said commissioner for environment Karmenu Vella.

He noted that 53 stocks were now in line with what scientists say are sustainable lev...

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