Britain's ban on sand eel fishing angers Danish fishermen, prompts EU challenge

Post-Brexit ties between the United Kingdom and European Union are in choppy waters over an unexpected source of tension - sand eels. Britain has banned sand eel fishing in its waters, amid fears over their dwindling numbers and the impact on other marine life. The decision has angered many Danish fishermen, who rely on sand eels to make a living. Denmark has since raised a complaint to the European Union. CNA’s John Bevir reports from Denmark. Read more: cna.asia/45ySRNr
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[@joetran8798]

If fishermen from the UK are not allowed to catch sand eels, why would the UK allow Danish fishermen to continue to fish those waters?

[@hummit]

The whole ecosystem will collapse if the fish at the lower rungs of the food chain is depleted

[@rickyroaster]

So what there is a ban, obviously they have not managed it and decimated the eel stock. Shouldnt have been so complacent plundering some other country's sea. There fault, shouldn't have been so greedy

[@calvinang1]

The girl in blue seems so excited to be report on subject matter. Some clearly enjoys conflict more then others 😂

[@rickyroaster]

Unless your colour blind, they are both dressed in blue??

[@dologongpoloponobonotongpo235]

uk is not part of the eu

[@devildevil2271]

Denmark must exit the EU and NATO

[@devildevil2271]

Has Denmark complain to the US Israel directly, it's useless to complain to the EU as the EU leaders is still the US