Monday, June 9, 2008
Oceana appeals to Berlusconi's government to put a definitive end to driftnets
Oceana presents a report on the use of driftnets in Italy in collaboration with the Italian organisation Marevivo in Rome.
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Oceana presents a report on the use of driftnets in Italy in collaboration with the Italian organisation Marevivo in Rome.
As fishermen continue to hold demonstrations across Europe, demanding an increase in fuel subsidies, Oceana encourages governments to resist pressure and to instead develop long term solutions to help the sector adapt to the crisis.
With more sharks added to the list of threatened species, Oceana reiterates the EU’s opportunity for establishing responsible conservation measures for these vulnerable species.
Oceana researchers will sail in the Mediterranean for six months on board the oceanographic vessel “MarViva Med”, documenting illegal fishing activities and promoting the creation of marine protected areas.
Oceana asks the European Commission to study the establishment of policies that prohibit discards and reduce by-catches.
The reports presented today by the international marine conservation organisation in Brussels include updated information on the use of illegal driftnets in Italy and France.
Oceana reports that millions of euros have been allocated for the overexploitation of bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean.