03 Nov 2026
EU auditors find fishing 72% higher inside protected sites than outside
Photo by Paul Einerhand The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has found that fishing activity is on average 72% higher inside marine Natura 2000 sites than outside them. The EU’s financial watchdog says the bloc is unlikely to meet its 2030 targets for marine protection. The audit, published as special report 25/2026, concludes that […]