[Mr. X]

Spear fishing clearly does not fit into the category "Destructive fishing practice" (it's impact is the same as rod angling, or less). The other forms mentioned (explosive, poisons) do fit the description, as they are indiscriminate with severe and broad environment impact, while spearing does not, being extremely discriminating & with negligible environmental impact. Hard to see why they'd put spearing in there, especially while they condone rod fishing, handlining, trawling, trolling, dredging, etc.

Also, it seems like most/much spearing gear is still designed & made in the EU, & some in the Commonwealth, unlike angling gear which seems to come mainly from China these days.