New survey reveals overwhelming concern over weak implementation, declining stocks and the future of the sector as Cyprus holds the EU Council Presidency A new survey reveals overwhelming concern among Cypriot fishers over weak enforcement of fisheries rules, declining fish stocks and the future viability of their profession. Seven out of ten fishers interviewed by Oceana … Read more
With the European Ocean Days approaching, small-scale fishers warn that the Mediterranean — one of the EUs most overfished seas — is reaching a breaking point, putting the future of their sector at risk. As the Commission considers reopening crucial fisheries rules, ClientEarth, Oceana, Seas At Risk, and the Low Impact Fishers of Europe (LIFE) … Read more
The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is the European Union’s framework for managing fisheries. It sets out as a shared set of rules to ensure that fishing activities across Europe are environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially fair. By regulating how, where and how much fishing takes place, the CFP aims to protect fish stocks while supporting fishing communities and ensuring a stable supply for seafood consumers. The … Read more
The EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) aims to ensure environmentally sustainable fisheries as the precondition for delivering economic, social, and employment benefits. Its success depends on effective implementation and enforcement by Member States. With the European Commission’s 2026 evaluation of the CFP regulation, and the Republic of Cyprus holding the EU Council Presidency in the … Read more
As the European Commission prepares its evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), environmental NGOs across Europe and beyond urge EU and national policymakers to help build a sustainable and resilient fishing sector by upholding regulatory stability and prioritising the effective implementation of existing law. Efforts should focus on developing and integrating impactful solutions within … Read more
European Commission report shows overfishing in the Northeast Atlantic has dropped from 72% to 22%, proof that the CFP works when applied Brussels.- Oceana celebrates the record number of fish stocks now being fished at sustainable levels in European waters, as evidenced in the European Commission’s latest report on Sustainable fishing in the EU. In … Read more
Today, the European Commission has taken strong action against Finland, deducting over 3,000 salmon from its 2025 fishing quota. The decision follows unauthorised salmon fishing in the Baltic Sea last year, which was presented as scientific research but was a commercial operation in disguise. Environmental NGOs WWF European Policy Office, Seas At Risk, and Oceana … Read more
Rather than losing precious time on a reform, better implementation of the current CFP by EU countries would support jobs, food security, and climate resilience The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is fit for purpose, says marine NGO Oceana in its contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on the evaluation of the policy. The CFP … Read more
At Oceana, our expeditions are about more than just exploration, they’re about filling crucial data gaps to drive meaningful change for our oceans. From remote underwater habitats to threatened coastal regions, Oceana’s at-sea expeditions have fuelled significant campaign victories around the world. But what’s it like on an Oceana expedition? We sat down with Ricardo … Read more
The 22 NGO signatories of this document wish to present our recommendations on the setting of fishing opportunities – Total Allowable Catches (TACs) as well as fishing effort restrictions – for 2025, including for stocks managed by the European Union (EU) alone and stocks shared with third countries like the United Kingdom (UK) and Norway. … Read more
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