May 9, 2012 – PRINCE Charles warned yesterday that Britain’s national dish of fish and chips is at risk unless more care is taken to manage fish stocks.
The prince has called for much more rigorous action around the world to ensure fish stocks do not run out.
He called for “fisheries management, accompanied by sound science” to ensure that fish and chip shops continue as thriving businesses.
In a keynote speech in Edinburgh, the Duke of Rothesay also warned of the “dire” social and economic consequences of fish stocks failing around the world, claiming the poorest will be hardest hit.
The prince, who set up his own “international sustainability unit”, was speaking at the World Fisheries Congress, which is being held for the first time in the UK.
The event also heard a warning from scientists that the impact of climate change on fish stocks may lead to more international “conflict”.
A report, published yesterday to coincide with the congress, said some fish including cod and mackerel were moving into new waters, increasing the likelihood of tension between governments trying to set quotas for their national fleets.
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