The European Union is working on managing all activities in the ocean, including fishing, in a more holistic way. A recent study looked at the challenges in making this happen. They found that there are obstacles in the current system that make it hard to fully implement this new approach. By studying specific plans for managing fish in the Baltic Sea and Atlantic, they discovered that there are gaps between fisheries and environmental policies, which can limit how well environmental concerns are addressed. Decision-makers also struggle to agree on these plans, causing delays and frustration for everyone involved.