European fishing fleet shrinks as vessel numbers fall by 13 per cent

The European Union’s fishing fleet has seen a steady decline in size over the past decade, with vessel numbers, tonnage, and engine power all contracting significantly since 2014, according to Eurostat.

These findings were released as part of the statistical office’s key figures on the European food chain report, which traces the journey of food from farm and sea to fork.

The publication explores the entire food chain by examining production, processing, distribution, and international trade...