Mediterranean Fishing Gear: Overview
Download .kmz file (Google Earth) Fishing Mediterranean fisheries
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Baltic Expeditions: Overview
Oceana scientists and marine investigators undertake at-sea expeditions to document Baltic Sea habitats, species and fisheries. Divers and underwater robots (ROVs) help them gather evidence to support the protection of areas of ecological interest and information on illegal fishing. Upon conclusion of the expeditions, Oceana publishes reports and GIS maps that include all relevant findings. … Read more
Non-Managed Species: What Oceana Does?
In order to attain overarching objectives for a sustainable and viable long term exploitation of fishing resources, a science-based management of all commercially exploited species should be considered the highest priority for decision makers. Oceana demands an increase the number of managed species through the progressive establishment of technical measures, effort restrictions and catch limits, … Read more
Non-Managed Species: Overview
Fisheries resources provide an important part of the food supply and supporting many people’s livelihoods across the EU. Therefore, they need to be managed responsibly by both policymakers and fishermen, with an appropriate control system needed to guarantee that the stock is not overexploited and that fishing activity does not cease to be economically viable … Read more
OCEANA EXHORTE LES ETATS MEMBRES À METTRE FIN À DES ANNÉES DE GASPILLAGE DES RESSOURCES
Alors que 1,3 million de tonnes de poissons sont jetées à la mer chaque année, la proposition européenne d’interdiction des rejets ignore 95% des espèces commercialement exploitées Lundi prochain, les ministres de la pêche des 27 Etats membre se réuniront à Bruxelles pour discuter dans le cadre de la réforme de la Politique Commune de … Read more
Threatened Species: Singular species
Carnivorous sponge (Asbestopluma hypogea). Typical species in environments with little suspended organic matter, which could explain its carnivorous and non-filtering behaviour. Oceana documented this species for the first time outside caves in the underwater mountains of Ausias March (Balearic Islands) and Chella Bank (Seco de los Olivos, Alborán). Its uncommonness and fragility make it a … Read more
Threatened Species: What does Oceana do?
Oceana is part of ACCOBAMS and has the status of observer in OSPAR, HELCOM, ICES and ICCAT, and in international and fishing management conventions directly or indirectly linked to the conservation of threatened marine species. Our objective is the inclusion of new species in the protection lists of these conventions and the adequate management of … Read more
Threatened Species: Overview
Marine species suffer impacts derived from human activity, such as overfishing, the destruction of the habitat, contamination and even climate change. As a result of this, more and more are at risk in seas and oceans around the world. Cetacean and turtles are some of the best known, but others like sharks, corals, gorgonians, prairies … Read more
Proposal for Responsible Fisheries to the Balearic Islands
On November 29, Xavier Pastor, Executive Director of Oceana Europe and marine scientist Marta Carreras, presented Oceana’s proposal for responsible fisheries in the Balearic Islands at a press conference in Palma de Mallorca. Earlier this month, on November 1st, a debate called “Responsible Fisheries and Marine Protected Areas in the Balearic Islands,” took place with … Read more
