Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Oceana asks the European Commission to study the establishment of policies that prohibit discards and reduce by-catches.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Oceana reports that millions of euros have been allocated for the overexploitation of bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean.
Monday, March 17, 2008
The European Court of Justice refuses to grant this fleet a temporary exemption to permit the use of driftnets. Oceana has reported the French fleet on numerous occasions for using this illegal fishing gear in the Mediterranean, which operated with suppo
Monday, February 18, 2008
Oceana highlights European catches of threatened sharks and rays as it submits its official comments to the European Commission on a new shark management plan.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
The vessel was associated with Vidal Armadores S.A., a company that has been denounced on several occasions by Oceana for its involvement in illegal (IUU) fishing of Patagonian toothfish.