A report by the European Commission outlines four scenarios for fisheries by 2050, highlighting the dire state of marine ecosystems due to unchecked exploitation and climate change. The report's optimistic projections clash with the realities faced by fishing communities, particularly in Denmark, where quota privatization and harmful subsidies threaten small-scale fishers. Bottom trawling continues to damage marine protected areas, and the lack of enforcement exacerbates the situation. The report calls for urgent action to manage marine protected areas effectively and redirect subsidies towards sustainable practices to ensure the survival of fisheries and coastal communities. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)