Summary:
- The UK has banned fishing in the North Sea for sandeel, a favorite food of puffins, leading to a dispute with the EU post-Brexit.
- Conservationists support the UK ban to protect seabird populations, while the EU argues it hinders fishing opportunities and violates agreements.
- If no compromise is reached by Thursday, an arbitration panel will intervene, potentially leading to sanctions against Britain.
- The dispute highlights the tension between protecting wildlife and supporting fishing communities in the aftermath of Brexit.
