Fishing industry may prove slippery subject in Brexit talks

On the treacherous path to Brexit, the UK and its EU partners could slip up over many things — even fish. 

From the complexity of Europe’s fishing rules and the difficulty Britain has in breaking free from them, to the UK potentially using its leverage to get a better deal on other issues, it’s not hard to see why haggling over fish presents the Brexit negotiations in microcosm.

“We’re worried about the survival of the industry’’ in Ireland, Agriculture Minister Michael Creed said in an interview in Brussels, underscoring the value of retaining access to British waters. “The industry would be decimated if we don’t get the proper outcome from Brexit.’’