Policy Briefing: Enhancing transparency in fisheries

This policy briefing presents the principles and benefits of transparency in fisheries management, examines current gaps within EU Member States, and presents case studies from the EU and beyond where steps towards transparent allocation frameworks have been taken. The briefing concludes with practical recommendations for improving transparency, equity, and accountability in the allocation of fishing … Read more

Rebuilding western Mediterranean fisheries: status and policy recommendations for 2025

The western Mediterranean multiannual plan (West Med MAP), introduced in 2019, is the EuropeanUnion’s primary framework for the conservation and sustainable management of demersal stocks in the Western Mediterranean Sea. Despite significant progress made through the West Med MAP, the target of sustainable fishing mortality rates in the Western Mediterranean remains far from being achieved. … Read more

Minister Chef: The ending overfishing challenge

In the ending overfishing challenge, Chef Michael shows us how overfishing is a recipe for disaster, and provides refreshing food-for-thought on how to build sustainable fisheries in Europe.

Blue Manifesto: The roadmap to a healthy ocean in 2030

Imagine a world where the ocean teems with life, marine ecosystems flourish, and where coastal communities thrive in harmony with nature. This vision is not just a dream; it’s an achievable reality, and the Blue Manifesto is our urgent call to action to make it happen. Civil society organisations across Europe have united to provide … Read more

Artisanal fishers and Oceana call for fairer fishing access in capital of Europe

MEP Isabella Lövin, Alexandra Cousteau and fisher representative to open photo exhibition on small-scale fisheries this evening Photo and video download here In a photographic exhibition launched today, artisanal fishers from Denmark, Ireland and Spain are joining Oceana in calling on national governments, newly-elected Members of the European Parliament, and the European Commission for a fairer … Read more

Von der Leyen mission letter to new EU Commissioner for the Ocean must outline a clear, overarching strategy for a healthy ocean

What’s happening? As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is about to publish mission letters to the newly-designated EU Commissioners, Brussels-based marine NGOs (Birdlife Europe & Central Asia, ClientEarth, Oceana, Seas At Risk, Surfrider Europe, and the WWF European Policy Office) call on her to outline a clear, overarching mission to the new EU … Read more