Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing Archives

40% des produits de la mer transformés examinés par Oceana en France manquent de données sur le nom de l’espèce, l’origine ou la méthode de pêche

Oceana exige davantage d’informations pour les consommateurs sur les produits de la mer en France et dans l’UE Les produits transformés comme le thon en conserve, le surimi ou les bâtonnets de poisson panés ne doivent pas présenter d’informations fondamentales à l’attention des consommateurs Press Release Date: September 19, 2024 Location: Brussels Contact: Irene … Read more

Oceana demands more consumer information on seafood products in the EU

Information requirements for fresh seafood are strong, whereas consumers are left in the dark when it comes to processed products such as canned tuna and fish fingers In a new report, Oceana analysed seafood product labels in Belgian, French, and Spanish supermarkets Oceana calls on the European Commission to require more consumer information on processed … Read more

Fishy labels: What do we know about the seafood we buy in supermarkets?

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Who is actually benefiting from Western African fisheries?

In Africa, local communities that depend on fishing for their food security and livelihoods compete with industrial foreign fleets targeting the same fish. After a seven-month collaboration, Financial Times research using data from Oceana unveiled 39 vessels flagged to Gambia, Mauritania, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau. Even if the vessels were flagged to these countries, they had ownership … Read more

Follow The Fish Statement

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Oceana’s reaction to the appointment of Ursula von der Leyen

In response to the election of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, Oceana issued the following statement: “Oceana congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on being re-appointed as President of the European Commission. The announcement of a European Oceans Pact is a welcome first step, because a healthy and productive ocean is … Read more

Identifying EU nationals who profit from foreign illegal fishing activities: the importance of beneficial ownership transparency

Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a threat to fish stocks, coastal communities and those fishing legally. It also generates significant profits for those who orchestrate systematic and deliberate IUU fishing activities. Being able to identify who profits from fishing activities, in particular those who ultimately own or control a vessel, the “beneficial owner,” … Read more

Strengthtening collective efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and labor rights abuse

Open letter: EU industry and NGOs call for sustained European Commission action to keep Thai fisheries safe, legal and sustainable

Enhancing vessel identification in GFCM

Since 2013, when fishing vessels became eligible to apply for International Maritime Organisation (IMO) numbers, these seven-digit identifiers have gained global recognition as an invaluable tool for vessel identification. Unlike call signs, names, flags, or other registration numbers, IMO numbers remain consistent and permanent throughout a vessel’s lifecycle, from construction to dismantling. They need to … Read more