Fear of fines… Fishing boats throw tons of fish into the sea

A worrying situation is currently shaking the coastal waters of Agadir as several fishing boats are forced to throw tons of fish into the sea. The reason? Fear of severe fines associated with violations of the Supplementary Fish Decree.

According to informed sources, several fishing boats operating off the coast of Agadir were forced to part with their catches, particularly sardines, due to their non-compliance with the legal commercial size. This decision was taken by the crews to avoid the heavy sanctions that could be imposed in the event of violation of the regulations.

Despite the crews’ efforts to bring back large quantities of fish, ranging from 30 to 50 tonnes of sardines, they were faced with strict orders from maritime authorities. These orders threaten to punish any fishing or fish introduction activity that does not respect established commercial limits.

This situation has sparked strong reactions among professionals in the maritime sector. Some believe that the competent authorities, in particular the Ministry of Maritime Fisheries, must take responsibility for this situation. They also point out that the debate over regulatory compliance has led to tensions among fishing boat crews.

In addition, voices have been raised to denounce the environmental consequences of this crisis. The massive discarding of fish at sea is considered a serious harm to the region’s fishery resources and coastal ecosystems.

This crisis in Agadir’s coastal fisheries raises crucial questions about the regulation and management of marine resources. The competent authorities are called upon to find sustainable solutions to preserve both the interests of fishermen and the health of marine ecosystems.

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