The Common Fisheries Policy: The Quest for Sustainability is a comprehensive exploration of the European Commission’s common fisheries policy (CFP) by Ernesto Penas Lado, who serves as an expert in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. This book offers readers an in-depth understanding of the CFP’s historical context, its development and expansion over time. It delves into numerous facets such as conservation policies, management of fishing fleets, structural issues, control measures, environmental considerations, external sector dynamics, scientific advice mechanisms, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making processes.

The text further examines specific regions like the Mediterranean Sea, discusses aquaculture practices, and evaluates recent reforms within the CFP. A final chapter outlines future directions for the policy. This invaluable resource is an indispensable tool for fisheries managers and scientists worldwide, as well as for professionals in fields such as fish biology, conservation biology, marine biology, environmental science, and ecology from academia, governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations, and commercial enterprises. Libraries at universities and research institutions focused on fisheries and biological sciences should consider acquiring this publication.