Lampuki: First Maltese fish in EU list

One of the most economically important fish for Maltese fishermen is the dolphin fish or "lampuki". Malta negotiated the inclusion of lampuki among the EU fish for which a withdrawal mechanism exists. This means that when there is excess supply of lampuki on the local market, the EU helps fishermen, through their producers' organisations, to withdraw a certain amount of fish from the market so that the price remains stable. This ensures that the fisherman is left with a decent sum in his pocket and does not end up being paid a pittance for his catch.

This aid to producers' organisation exists only for fish that are on the EU list. Other fish of local economic importance are already included in various schedules of EU regulations and local producers' organisations will be able to receive this aid on a variety of species.