SPANISH TRAWLERS AND SHARKS

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That this House notes that Spanish fishermen are devastating stocks of deep-water sharks in the northwest Atlantic, using wasteful and unregulated methods that leave more than half of their catch to rot; further notes that trawlers frequently leave nets unattended for weeks, even months, in the hope of maximising profits; condemns this practice, which has been highlighted by investigations by Irish, Norwegian and British marine experts; and calls for the introduction of new laws which stop nets being left in position for weeks on end in order to help protect marine wildlife.