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“David Symes was one of the shrewdest analysts of fisheries in Europe in his generation. This book shows he had his finger on the pulse of fisheries manage- ment in a way that no other commentator can match, and his comprehensive grasp of the complexities of fisheries policy makes his writings authoritative in speaking truth to power.” Professor Tim Gray, Newcastle University, UK “Fishing Europe’s Troubled Waters is a fundamental analysis of circumstances and long-term changes in European and UK fisheries policy. This book encapsulates David Symes’ outstanding legacy and is a treasure for all interested in the social and governance of fisheries.” Pekka Salmi, Natural Resources Institute Finland, Finland “Fishing Europe’s Troubled Waters is an outstanding book; enriching our understanding of the socio-political dimension of fisheries governance and the importance hereof. Presenting a fantastic collection of thoughtful reflections of failures and challenges for fisheries governance on coastal community development based on five decades of research on North Atlantic fisheries and fisheries policy.” Professor Jesper Raakjær, Aalborg University, Denmark FISHING EUROPE’S TROUBLED WATERS Spanning the last 50 years of fisheries policy in Europe, this book is the parting con- tribution and career-spanning reflection from one of Europe’s most renowned social scientists working in the field of fisheries management and policy. The last 50 years have without doubt been the most turbulent years in the history of North Atlantic fisheries – a turbulence brought about by the actions of fishers, scientists and above all politicians. It is a period of change that sees a radical redraw- ing of the political geography of fisheries, globalisation of trade, the development of fisheries management towards increasingly restrictive regulation, and declining fish stocks. The book explains why the bold but deeply flawed Common Fisheries Policy persistently failed to deliver its basic goal of sustainable fisheries. The spotlight falls on the monolithic, highly centralised, command and control nature of the Policy that strives to apply a universal ‘one size fits all’ approach, thus creating a governing system wholly unsuited to the system to be governed, out of kilter with preferred models of governance, and disconnected from the practical realities of fishing as a livelihood in a challenging environment. A final section on Brexit focuses on its halting progress from concept to reality, the implications for the fisheries sector and the fateful final negotiations with the EU over the fisheries question. Seeking to explain why the anticipated benefits for the UK industry failed to materialise, attention is drawn to the misplaced political hubris over regaining ‘sovereignty’ in areas like the North Sea. This book will be essential reading for students, scholars, professionals and poli- cymakers working on fisheries, marine governance, natural resource management, environmental policy and the European Project. David Symes, Reader Emeritus in Geography at the University of Hull, was one of Europe’s most renowned social scientists working in the field of fisheries man- agement, rural development and policy. During his academic career, which spanned seven decades, he generated a prolific volume of research and had a major impact on fisheries policy and the formation of a European fisheries social science community. Earthscan Oceans Marine Extremes Ocean Safety, Marine Health and the Blue Economy Edited by Erika Techera and Gundula Winter Marine Policy An Introduction to Governance and International Law of the Oceans Mark Zacharias and Jeff Ardon Conflicts over Marine and Coastal Common Resources Causes, Governance and Prevention Karen A. 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Suman Transdisciplinary Marine Research Bridging Science and Society Edited by Sílvia Gómez and Vera Köpsel Fishing Europe’s Troubled Waters Fifty Years of Fisheries Policy David Symes For more information about this series, please visit: www.routledge.com/ Earthscan-Oceans/book-series/ECOCE FISHING EUROPE’S TROUBLED WATERS Fifty Years of Fisheries Policy David Symes Designed cover image: © Getty Images First published 2023 by Routledge 4 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN and by Routledge 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2023 David Symes The right of David Symes to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Symes, D. G. (David Gilyard), author. Title: Fishing Europe’s troubled waters : fifty years of fisheries policy / David Symes. Description: New York, NY : Routledge, 2023. | Includes bibliographical references and index. Identifiers: LCCN 2022044414 (print) | LCCN 2022044415 (ebook) Subjects: LCSH: Fishery law and legislation—Europe—History. | Fishery law and legislation—European Union countries—History. | Fishery law and legislation—Great Britain—History. Classification: LCC SH253 .S95 2023 (print) | LCC SH253 (ebook) | DDC 639.2094—dc23/eng/20220928 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2022044414 LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2022044415 ISBN: 978-1-032-42471-2 (hbk) ISBN: 978-1-032-42470-5 (pbk) ISBN: 978-1-003-36291-3 (ebk) DOI: 10.4324/9781003362913 Typeset in Bembo by codeMantra David Symes, B.Litt. M.A. (Oxon) Reader Emeritus in Geography, University of Hull Born 30 July 1934, Died 13 January 2022 CONTENTS About the author xi Foreword xiii Preface xix Note from Annick Symes xxi 1 Introduction 1 Part I Seismic change 17 2 Loss of the distant water fishing grounds 19 3 The making of the Common Fisheries Policy 34 4 Contextual change: 1970–2020 48 Part II The Common Fisheries Policy 59 5 The decades of missed opportunity: 1983–2002 61 6 Altering course: 2003–2012 77 7 A radical agenda meets institutional inertia: 2013–2020 87
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