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Oceana calls for the immediate closure of the fishery, as stocks are condemned to collapse even if the fleet complies with 100% of the agreed quotas and management measures
Oceana has provided authorities with a variety of documentation and has reported more than 150 vessels using this illegal fishing gear
The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) is discussing measures against IUU fishing in Rome this week
The marine conservation organization notes that Italy faces a similar process and is home to more than 150 pirate boats that continue to use this illegal gear
The SOFIA report presented today by the FAO confirms continued worldwide expansion of prey fisheries and states that 80% of the marine stocks are fully exploited, overexploited or depleted
Oceana supports the listing of the two endangered shark species under this international convention
Spain needs to protect an additional marine surface of 95,000 km2 to comply with United Nations commitments. This means multiplying the currently protected area by 20
