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Press Releases
September 3, 2026
EU citizens lack access to basic information on species and origin of processed seafood, such as canned tuna and fish fingers Stakeholders ask the EU to revise the regulation that…
August 31, 2026
Oceana condemns the government’s failure to publicly share its draft National Restoration Plan during the consultation process Madrid – Tomorrow, Spain must submit its draft National Restoration Plan (NRP) to…
August 28, 2026
Cypriot fishers urge the adoption of a national strategy to secure the future of small-scale fishing
Small-scale fishers call for the implementation of EU fisheries rules and preferential access to marine resources, viable livelihoods and generational renewal Cypriot small-scale fishers have called for action by national…
July 21, 2026
Europe’s seas face deepening ecological crisis as EU prepares European Ocean Act
New EEA-supported report prompts Oceana to call for a regulation that drives marine recovery across Member States Brussels.- Large parts of Europe’s seas remain under severe stress and climate change…
July 6, 2026
New coalition launches to defend Europe’s seas through the courts
Brussels – The EU has some of the world’s strongest nature laws, but they are routinely ignored: many of its marine protected areas still allow exceptionally destructive fishing. A new coalition of environmental…
July 2, 2026
EU must match global fisheries ambition with delivery at home, international experts warn
New Oceana study finds broad international support for core principles of the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), while underlining that outcomes depend on implementation, monitoring, and enforcement. Brussels – A new Oceana study bringing together perspectives from academics, policymakers, practitioners and fisheries…
June 25, 2026
Oceana urges EU leaders to support low impact fishers
Cyprus concludes EU Council Presidency with high-level event on islands and coastal communities Ahead of the high-level conference on islands and coastal communities, organised by the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU, Oceana urges the…
June 17, 2026
The organisation urges governments to collect and make public beneficial ownership information for all fishing vessels Shell companies, opaque financial tools and flags of convenience are some of the strategies used to conceal the identity of fishing vessel…
June 12, 2026
Lack of management plans leaves 90,000 km² without real protection after a decade of efforts
Spain’s largest marine conservation project, LIFE IP INTEMARES, falls short of delivering the necessary measures to protect threatened species and habitats Valencia — Oceana is calling on the Government to urgently adopt management plans…
June 10, 2026
Oceana welcomes proposal to ban seafood imports caught by Russian vessels
Yesterday, the European Commission proposed its 21st sanctions package against Russia, which will finally address one of the last major unsanctioned sectors: fisheries. The European Commission proposes a complete ban on cod and substantial restrictions on imports of certain fish products from Russia. Oceana has been calling…
