What would be the socio-economic impact of a discard ban?
The progressive implementation of a discard ban may result in net short-term cost increases for operators. Labour and other costs resulting from on-board processing and storage of the catch are likely to increase as would landing costs. The use of closed areas and requirements to move to other fishing grounds would also impact on fuel consumption and time spent at sea. Some complementary tools, such as the compulsory use of selective gears, could also reduce short-term profitability. The concrete impacts in any specific fishery will depend on the current level of discards, the current economic situation of that fishery, and the condition of the target stock(s). The largest cost increases are most likely in the fisheries that generate the highest levels of by-catch (for example, multispecies and demersal fisheries). The impact of a net cost increase is also likely to be more substantial in fisheries characterised by excess fleet capacity, depressed stocks and poor profitability. Any cos
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