Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Oceana believes the Parliament approval of a bluefin tuna reserve south of Balearic Islands is positive but insufficient

The Parliament approved the Early Day Motion (EDM) presented by MP Joan Herrera (ICV) after including an amendment that weakens the effects of the original proposal.

Monday, October 27, 2008

Oceana calls on the EU to improve fisheries management for the most threatened species

The future of bluefin tuna, sharks and deep-sea species is in the hands of European Fisheries Ministers.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Oceana warns that one third of european shark and ray populations are threatened with extinction

The international marine conservation organization has sent reports analyzing the state of European elasmobranches to the Spanish Minister of Environment and the European Fisheries commissioner.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Spanish government commits to taking steps towards shark conservation

The Minister of Environment, the General Secretary for the Sea, and the General Director for Fishery Resources met with directors of Oceana and announced measures related to conservation and sustainable fisheries for sharks.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Oceana welcomes Spain and Japan backing for Mediterranean tuna fishery closure at the IUCN congress

Oceana calls for consistent measures be supported by the EU at the upcoming ICCAT meeting.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Oceana promotes public participation in european shark week 2008

For the second year in a row, Oceana, the Shark Alliance and aquariums around Spain team up to celebrate this event advocating shark conservation.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Oceana presents two reports on the wonder of sharks and their importance in Europe

“The Beauty of the Beast”, along with an accompanying “Guide to European Elasmobranches”, reveal the beauty and vulnerability of sharks and rays in European waters.