Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Mediterranean countries advance on fighting illegal fishing in the world’s most overfished sea
Oceana’s reaction to the 13th Session of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) Compliance Committee
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Oceana’s reaction to the 13th Session of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) Compliance Committee
Analysis of satellite signals in the world’s most overfished sea reveals over 28 thousand hours of apparent fishing inside protected areas throughout 2018
Warning from international marine body recommends a 70% reduction in catches of cod in the North Sea
FAO’s GFCM recognises Oceana and UN PSI campaign to mobilise insurance industry against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing - with over 30 signatories so far
Little progress made since signing of ‘Malta MedFish4Ever Declaration’ in 2017
Unprecedented deterioration of world’s oceans requires action from both citizens and governments, and for countries to boost cooperation efforts
Oceana applauds move by Defra to protect 40% of English waters