The European Union is failing to responsibly manage its fish resources. Despite several international commitments and EU framework regulations on sustainable fisheries, the status of fish stocks is still far from being considered as healthy. Overfishing in the EU continues to affect a large proportion of fish stocks. In the North Western Waters (NWW) the … Read more
Eine Datenbank für Mindestgrössen für 75 Fischarten, einschließlich den innerhalb der EU gesetzlich vorgeschriebenen Mindestgrössen und Vorschlägen, wo Maßregeln fehlen Oceana fordert eine Mindestgröße entsprechend der Körpergröße zum Zeitpunkt der Fortpflanzungsfähigkeit oder größer Der spanische Hollywood-Schauspieler Miguel Ángel Silvestre präsentierte eine neue digitale Datenbank, um Verbrauchern dabei zu helfen, den Kauf von „Baby“-Fischen zu vermeiden. … Read more
Digital guide shows 75 fish, 55 of which have EU minimum legal size Oceana calls for fish to be caught and sold at reproduction size or bigger Spanish Hollywood actor Miguel Angel Silvestre has launched a new digital guide to help consumers avoid buying and eating “baby” fish. The guide, developed by marine conservation … Read more
La prima vera pietra miliare nella gestione della pesca nel Mediterraneo precede la conferenza internazionale ‘Our Ocean’ prevista in autunno Valletta, Malta – Oggi i ministri e rappresentanti di alto livello provenienti da paesi del Mediterraneo hanno firmato una dichiarazione storica per affrontare la crisi della pesca nella regione. La dichiarazione ministeriale, Malta MedFish4Ever, … Read more
Première mesure concrète vers l’amélioration de la pêche en Méditerranée, à quelques mois de la conférence internationale Our Ocean La Valette, Malte – Aujourd’hui, des ministres et représentants de haut rang des pays riverains de la Méditerranée ont signé une déclaration historique destinée à résoudre la crise de la pêche dans la région. La déclaration … Read more
Today, ministers and high-level representatives from Mediterranean countries have signed a historic declaration to address the fisheries crisis in the region. The ministerial declaration, Malta MedFish4Ever, will be the blueprint for cooperation and sustainable development of fisheries for all coastal states in the Mediterranean over the next 10 years. The agreement comes just months before … Read more
State representatives gather for the first time in 14 years just days after scientific study reveals Mediterranean has lost one-third of its fish due to overfishing Oceana calls for catch limits, tougher controls and protection of areas where fish breed and grow Valletta, Malta – Ministers from Mediterranean countries and representatives from the European Union … Read more
Top model Almudena Fernández and surfer Aritz Aranburu today announced their support for Oceana’s #StopOverfishing campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the problem of overfishing and ensure that European ministers take urgent action against it. In European waters, two-thirds of fish stocks are overfished. This means that more fish are caught than can reproduce, … Read more
Overfishing is catching too many fish and at faster rate than what they can reproduce and grow. This means that year after year there are fewer and fewer fish to catch and consume. Actually, this is one of the most critical issues facing our oceans. A recent report revealed that almost two thirds of European fish stocks … Read more
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