Amorgos enacts historic fishing ban after 90% stock decline

Amorgos enacts historic fishing ban after 90% stock decline

Amorgos, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, is introducing its first-ever fishing ban after local fishermen reported a staggering 90% drop in fish stocks over the past 20 years, ekathimerini.com, has reported. According to an article by Lina Giannarou, pending government approval, the new rules will enforce full fishing bans in three key areas—Katapola, Nikouria, and Gramvousa—for a minimum of five years. In addition, all fishing within 1.5 miles…