APPENDIX IV APPENDIX IV 
EFFECT OF EXTENDED JURISDICTION 
Industry officials in the United Kingdom are pressing 
the government for an exclusive fishing zone of 200 miles 
and an exclusive 100-mile/median fishing zone. They consider 
this to be the most crucial factor affecting the survival 
of fish stocks and the United Kingdom fisheries industry. Ac- 
cording to both industry and government officials consider- 
ation of the 200-mile limits and progress at the Law of the 
Sea Conference should result in the European Economic Com- 
munity (EEC) reviewing its common fisheries policy with re- 
gard to treatment of those member States most affected by 
international changes. Industry officials believe that the 
United Kingdom must take the initiative in shaping EEC 
fishery policies. 
Industry officials see the following as the principal 
opportunities for the United Kingdom fisheries industry: 
--The United Kingdom has the largest market for fish 
for human consumption in the EEC, and there are plans 
for increasing the per capita consumption of fish 
and fish products. In the past, the United Kingdom 
has consumed 50 percent more fish per capita than it 
does presently. A 10- or 20-percent increase would 
be a substantial improvement. 
--Using proper conservation methods, the stocks of fish 
and potential annual catch within the United Kingdom 
200-mile/median exclusive economic zone could reach 
a sustainable yield of 6.6 billion pounds. 
--The growing world population and the need for protein 
is opening up export markets for protein concentrates 
made from fish. 
--Maritime traditions and fishing experience makes the 
United Kingdom valuable in joint ventures with nations 
which are trying to establish their own fisheries. 
STRUCTURE OF THE FISHING FLEET 
As of December 1974, there were 6,976 fishing vessels 
in United Kingdom ports. These are of a wide variety, ranging 
from motorized boats of less than 40 feet to large freezer- 
trawlers of over 140 feet. 
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