Habitat Protection Archives

Oceana proposes to improve the order for the protection of the Channel of Menorca and the canyons in the Gulf of Lions

The proposal is based on the inclusion of European fisheries regulations governing the protection of vulnerable Mediterranean ecosystems. Oceana has submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment (MAGRAMA) a series of representations regarding the Draft Ministerial Order proposing the declaration of 4 new Sites of Community Importance (SCI). The representations are directed at … Read more

Alexandra Cousteau to Bauzá: There is still time for this regional government to be the one that expands the Cabrera park

Oceana demonstrates its willingness to work with the Regional Government, the scientific institutions and the fishing industry to protect the waters around the park. Oceana has released a message from Alexandra Cousteau in which the granddaughter of the famous explorer reminds the president of the Balearic Regional Government of his promise to study the expansion … Read more

Baltic Sea MPAs: protected only on paper

Dumping, marine constructions and aquaculture are the most commonly forbidden activities in Baltic Sea marine protected areas (MPAs). Yet, a recent HELCOM report reveals that eutrophication, commercial fishing and pollution have a greater damaging impact. Oceana is deeply concerned that authorities have made little to no progress in developing plans to address the real threats … Read more

Salmon and cod left out to dry in 2014 Baltic Sea fishing opportunities decision

Today, the European Fisheries Council opted to listen to the fishing industry over scientific advice at the expense of Baltic Sea salmon and cod. Even though scientific data is clear that larger cuts in allowable catches are needed to transition to Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) by 2015 and reach sustainable levels of fishing, the 2014 … Read more

Why preserving deep-sea corals is good for fish (and for us)

We often see it on TV – beautiful tropical coral reefs with sun rays travelling through blue water and colourful fish swimming around happily. But what happens hundreds of metres below the surface? Well, basically the same thing – except the image is that of cold water coral reefs in total darkness with stranger looking … Read more

National priorities for HELCOM countries

At the upcoming HELCOM Ministerial Meeting on 3 October 2013 in Copenhagen, the region’s Environment Ministers will agree on further actions in order to reach the objectives of the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP) from 2007. Many of the actions set out in the BSAP in 2007 have still not been implemented – overall … Read more

Kayaking for a healthier sea

Sergi Rodríguez Basolí is on a remarkable and unique expedition: he is attempting to kayak the length of the Mediterranean coast on his own. Sergi left Spain 71 days ago. He has since travelled along the French coast and has arrived in Italy. If he manages this feat, which would mean kayaking the coast of … Read more

Oceana puts sea in the spotlight at WILD 10 World conference

Oceana will be bringing the marine perspective to WILD10, the 10th World Wilderness Congress, held in Salamanca between 4 and 10 October. The international marine conservation organization will display photographs from its expeditions and Xavier Pastor, executive director of Oceana in Europe and WILD10 ambassador, will give a talk on deep-sea corals. “Conferences like WILD10 … Read more

OCEANA VERSICHERT, DASS DIE UMWELT-STUDIE VON REPSOL ÜBER DIE KANARISCHEN INSELN ENTSCHEIDENE INFORMATIONEN VORENTHÄLT

Repsol hat nur ein zehn Millionstel der Fläche getestet, und es ist nicht sicher, ob die Probebohrungen, um Erdöl zu finden, wirklich in dem analysierten Bereich oder einem anderen stattfinden werden. Oceana hat Argumente gegen die Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung eingereicht, die von Repsol durchgeführt wurde, um vor der Küste der Kanarischen Inseln nach Öl suchen zu können. … Read more

Environmental organizations: wavering commitments threaten the restoration of the Baltic Sea

Some progress has been made, but there is still a long way to go to restore the Baltic Sea. Over the past two days, government representatives met in Copenhagen, Denmark, to review progress against the targets in the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP). Conservation NGOs, Coalition Clean Baltic (CCB), FISH and Oceana are disappointed … Read more