It is easy to understand that theexistence of discards undermines the effectiveness ofconservation measures, since even if these fish are not landed,their mortality is a fact and reduces the existing stock and itsreproduction capacity.
Ní deacair a thuiscint go mbaintear d’éifeachtúlacht na mbeartcaomhantais toisc gurb ann do cholfairtí, fiú mura gcoinnítear nahéisc seo ar bord, is fíor é go bhfaighidh siad bás agus golaghdófar an stoc atá ann cheana agus a chumas atáirgthe, leis.