European nations could catch fish at a younger age, before they reach British water, if the UK tries to block access for EU trawlers, an anonymous EU diplomat told The Sun. A new report by Greenpeace and WWF warns that Britain is being forced into fishing in waters where it has no right under international law – which would be illegal under EU law. The diplomat explained, "fish don't have passports" and that the UK can reclaim British waters, but not the fish who live in them.
European nations could catch fish at a younger age, before they reach British water, if the UK tries to block access for EU trawlers, an anonymous EU diplomat told The Sun. Ministers promised to reclaim the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) after Brexit. The diplomat explained, "fish don't have passports" and that the UK can reclaim British waters, but not the fish who live in them.