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.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Oceana pleads for scientific advice to be heard to avoid the collapse of bluefin tuna

Oceana asks that the ICCAT Scientific Committee's conclusions be heard. They warn that the bluefin tuna recovery plan does not meet this species conservation objectives.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Fishing for depleted deep-sea stocks set to continue for another year

Oceana, the international marine conservation organisation, calls for an immediate end to fisheries for deep-sea sharks and orange roughy in line with scientific advice.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Dr. Daniel Pauly discusses the challenges facing the Common Fisheries Policy

Dr. Pauly, the world renowned expert, presented his views on why fisheries management around the world is failing.