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← 🇫🇮 Eduskunta/VALIOKUNNAN MIETINTÖfi-MMVM 9/2022 vp

Verkkokalastus kiellettävä saimaannorpan levinneisyysalueella

Stage committeeUpdated 8d ago

This report discusses a proposal to prohibit net fishing within the specific distribution areas of the Saimaa ringed seal. The measure aims to protect this critically endangered species and preserve local biodiversity by reducing accidental captures in fishing nets. The regulation primarily affects local fishers and commercial fishing operations in the Saimaa lake region of Finland. It seeks to ensure the long-term survival of the seal population by restricting certain fishing methods in sensitive habitats.