Multa record inflitta a coloro che approfittano della pesca illegale

Oggi 19/06/2015 il governo spagnolo ha annunciato[1] multe fino a un massimo di 11 milioni di Euro contro i cittadini spagnoli, comprese le società coinvolte nella pesca Illegale, Non dichiarata e Non regolamentata (INN). Fondazione per la Giustizia ambientale (EJF) e Oceana, hanno parlato di momento storico nella lotta contro la pesca INN e hanno … Read more

Verhängung von Strafzahlungen in Rekordhöhe gegen Nutzniesser illegaler Fischerei

Die spanische Regierung hat heute[1]  angekündigt, dass die Verhängung von Strafzahlungen gegen spanische Staatsangehörige und Unternehmen, die in illegale, nicht gemeldete und nicht regulierte Fischerei (IUU) verwickelt sind, eine Höhe von über 11  Millionen Euro erreichen können. Eine EU-weite Koalition aus internationalen Nichtregierungsorganisationen, darunter die Environmental Justice Foundation und Oceana, bezeichnete dies als historischen Meilenstein … Read more

Amendes record infligées aux bénéficiaires de la pêche illicite

Le gouvernement espagnol a annoncé aujourd’hui[1], (19 juin 2015), des sanctions qui pourraient atteindre plus de 11 millions d’euros infligées à des ressortissants espagnols, y compris des entreprises impliquées dans la pêche illicite, non déclarée et non réglementée (INN). Deux ONG internationales, à savoir Environmental Justice Foundation et Oceana, voient dans cette action un événement … Read more

Record-breaking fines imposed on beneficiaries of illegal fishing

The Spanish Government has today[1] announced penalties that could reach more than 11 million Euros against Spanish nationals, including companies involved in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. An EU coalition of three international NGOs, including Environmental Justice Foundation, Oceana and WWF has described it as a historic moment in the battle against IUU fishing … Read more

NGOs Support EU’s Warning of Trade Ban Against Thailand for Illegal Fishing

Thailand is the third-largest seafood exporter in the world, with exports valued at €7.8 billion in 2012. In 2013 the European Union (EU) imported €736 million worth of seafood from Thailand. After months of bilateral discussions, Thailand has not sufficiently addressed its shortcomings in combating IUU fishing and is alleged not to be complying with … Read more

Spanish Government opens proceedings against alleged pirates

The Spanish Government has announced the launch of ‘Operation Sparrow’, an investigation into several companies for alleged links with illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities. If the investigation finds links to IUU fishing, including financial connections, it could lead to the imposition of significant fines on Spanish companies and citizens involved. This is the … Read more

EU to ban fish imports from Sri Lanka for illegal fishing

Brussels — Today, the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), Oceana, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and WWF welcome a decision by the European Union fisheries ministers to sanction Sri Lanka for its failure to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. After months of discussion, ministers have decided to ‘red-card’ Sri Lanka by putting in place trade … Read more

Spain Announces Law to Fight Pirate Fishing

Spain, which is Europe’s largest fishing country and the biggest importer and exporter of seafood products in the European Union, has become the first Member State to take action against pirate fishing. Spain introduced a new fisheries law that imposes stronger penalties on Spanish citizens found to be involved with pirate fishing anywhere around the … Read more

Oceana: ICCAT cannot ignore pirate fishing happening in its waters

Today, Oceana has called upon the 49 Contracting Parties to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) to examine and take action on activities related to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the ICCAT Convention area, involving pirate vessels that are blacklisted by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine … Read more