translate English to French: The use of selective fishing gear which reduces incidental unwanted catches and limits the throwing of unwanted fish back into the sea is certainly essential, as is a reduction of the pressure from the fishing industry offshore, as well as in coastal waters.
L'utilisation d'engins de pêche sélectifs réduisant les prises accessoires et limitant les déchets constitue certainement un aspect essentiel, de même que la réduction de la pression de pêche, dans les eaux littorales comme au large.