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Vulnerable shark species are accidentally caught and/or discarded in many European Union fisheries and must be prioritized in fisheries management policies.
Oceana and the Shark Alliance celebrate the 1st European Shark Week with the support of the Iberian Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Oceana has identified 4 trawlers operating illegally between 9 and 25 metres depth and at less than 6 miles from the coast, atop spectacular coral and gorgonian sea beds or in waters of Doñana National Park.
In a letter sent to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, the marine conservation organisation advised that fishing access be prohibited for the EU vessels targeting sharks until shark fisheries management measures are introduced for these
Oceana welcomes today’s announcement by the European Commission to begin infringement proceedings against 7 EU Member States for failing to properly report their catches of bluefin tuna.
Oceana promotes the responsible consumption of fishery products.
Mass die-offs have been detected from the Gulf of Genoa to Cape Palos. Less than 1% of coral species are protected.
