The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna (ICCAT) meets once again to decide the future of large pelagic species like sharks, swordfish, bluefin tuna and albacore, among others. ICCAT manages the so-called Highly Migratory Species in the Atlantic Ocean. These fish are commercially exploitable species that develop their life cycles in waters around … Read more
Marine renewable energy plays a fundamental role in reducing anthropogenic CO2 emissions. In order to mitigate the effects of the climate change, it is essential to promote and develop this energy. Currently, only offshore wind energy has reached an acceptable level of development to be considered competitive. However, there are other less developed technologies that … Read more
Oceana proposed the protection of a cross-border area between France and Spain including 27,304 marine hectares, if the almost 13,000 ha off Jaizkibel-Ulia were added. This would create one of the most diverse and important ecological corridors in the European Atlantic, including 50 protected species and a dozen communities and habitats of international interest distributed … Read more
The Basque coast and its marine extension have significantly suffered from the impact of coastal occupation and the use of its resources throughout the years and as a result, most of its natural environment has been altered by human activity. However, the area located between the cliffs of Ulia and Jaizkibel coast are almost untouched, … Read more
The Natura 2000 Network The EU Habitats Directive is the most important regulation in environmental matters. This Directive establishes, amongst others, a list of species for which each Member State must create special areas of conservation. These areas set up the named European environmental network of protected areas, the Natura 2000 Network Only 5 habitats … Read more
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