Sustainable Fisheries Archives

8 von 10 Deutschen wissen nicht, dass die meisten Fischarten in Europa überfischt sind

Schockierendes allgemeines Unwissen über die Misswirtschaft der europäischen Fischereien begründet die neue Oceana-Kampagne, #StopOverfishing Die von YouGov für Oceana durchgeführte Umfrage offenbart den großen Mangel an öffentlichem Bewusstsein in Deutschland darüber, wie schlecht die europäischen Fischressourcen verwaltet werden. Ein aktueller Bericht deckt auf, dass 64% der europäischen Fischbestände derzeit überfischt sind, aber die Umfrage ergab, … Read more

Poll reveals two-thirds of Brits unconvinced Brexit will help stop overfishing

A poll carried out by YouGov for Oceana has revealed that 65% of the public are either “not confident” (46%) or “don’t know” (19%) when asked if they think the UK government will be better at stopping overfishing in the UK post-Brexit, compared to the existing guidance from the EU. Overfishing, or fishing too much, … Read more

9 ud af 10 danskere er ikke klar over, de fleste fiskearter er overfiskede i Europa

Oceanas nye kampagne, #StopOverfishing, er baseret på en alarmerende mangel på viden i offentligheden om misforvaltningen af fiskeriet i Europa En rundspørge, som YouGov har foretaget for Oceana, afslører en meget stor mangel på offentlig bevidsthed om, hvor dårligt de europæiske fiskeressourcer bliver forvaltet. En ny rapport har vist, at 64% af fiskebestandene i Europa … Read more

European Parliament votes for greater transparency in EU’s fishing operations outside EU waters

The EU has one of the largest fishing fleets operating around the world and its activities represent 28% of total EU catches Members of the European Parliament voted today on the European Commission’s proposal to sustainably manage the activities of the EU’s fishing fleet operating outside European Union waters. EU fishing vessels operate in the … Read more

Starfish with 10 to 11 arms spotted in the Mediterranean

Marine scientists have discovered a population of a species of starfish with 10 and 11 arms living more than 200 m below the surface in waters off Malta (central Mediterranean). These starfish were spotted using an underwater robot during an at-sea survey as part the Life Ba?AR for N2K project, which aims to identify new … Read more

How to double catches in the Atlantic

Early this morning, EU fisheries ministers agreed on new fishing limits for the North-East Atlantic Ocean. Oceana is disappointed that, once again, ministers have ignored scientific advice for key commercial fish stocks. The new limits for 2017 come despite a new, in-depth study led by renowned fisheries expert Dr. Rainer Froese, which revealed that if … Read more

Sustainable fisheries management can increase catches by more than 50%. Why should we settle for less?

For the first time ever, we know the full potential of fish recovery in Europe and its good news! If we manage fish sustainably, fish catches can increase by 57% or 5 million tonnes. That’s a lot of fish currently missing from our seas. On December 12th-13th the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the EU … Read more

Oceana Europe CEO: Rebuilding Europe’s fish stocks can increase catches by more than 50%. Why should Europeans settle for less?

For the first time ever, we know the full potential of fish recovery in Europe and it’s good news! If we fully implement the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and manage stocks sustainably, fish catches can increase by 57% or 5 million tonnes. That’s a lot of extra fish currently missing from European seas. Earlier this … Read more

European fisheries ministers turn their back on the economic potential of fish recovery in the North East Atlantic

The Agriculture and Fisheries Council agreed tonight to allow continued overfishing in North-East Atlantic. Once again, ministers approved catch limits for 2017 that surpass scientific recommendations, ignoring the facts that 64% of European stocks are overfished and 85% are below healthy levels. EU countries have a legally binding obligation to fish stocks at sustainable levels … Read more

There’s no excuse for unsustainable fishing catch limits anymore. It’s time for the North East Atlantic to get its fish back

The AGRI-FISH Council of the EU is gathering in Brussels on December 12th-13th to decide on annual catch limits (TACs) for the main commercial fish stocks in the Atlantic and the North Sea for 2017. Oceana recently released the most comprehensive study of EU fisheries ever and the case for recovering fish stocks is stronger … Read more