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Press Releases
October 3, 2024
The European Commission must stick to its commitment to deliver a roadmap for the energy transition of the EU fisheries sector before the end of the year, said scientists, a…
October 1, 2024
With Ocean Week taking the stage this week in Brussels (30 September- 4 October), 138 organisations call on the newly elected EU institutions to take a series of bold measures…
September 30, 2024
Artisanal fishers and Oceana call for fairer fishing access in capital of Europe
MEP Isabella Lövin, Alexandra Cousteau and fisher representative to open photo exhibition on small-scale fisheries this evening Neily Kavanagh (left) featuring in the photo exhibition on the European Parliament esplanade…
September 19, 2024
Oceana demands more consumer information on seafood products in the EU
Information requirements for fresh seafood are strong, whereas consumers are left in the dark when it comes to processed products such as canned tuna and fish fingers In a new…
September 17, 2024
Leading Brussels-based ‘blue NGOs’ congratulate Costas Kadis on his appointment as Commissioner-designate for Fisheries and Oceans, but raise concerns over the direction set by the mission letter published today by…
August 28, 2024
What’s happening? As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is about to publish mission letters to the newly-designated EU Commissioners, Brussels-based marine NGOs (Birdlife Europe & Central Asia, ClientEarth,…
July 30, 2024
France, Spain and Italy must urgently recover hake from near commercial collapse and rebuild Norway lobster populations As Mediterranean inhabitants sit down to enjoy their favorite summer fish dishes, Oceana…
July 18, 2024
Oceana’s reaction to the appointment of Ursula von der Leyen
In response to the election of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, Oceana issued the following statement: “Oceana congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on being re-appointed…
July 11, 2024
France and Spain sideline jobs and the environment when distributing fishing opportunities
Research by Oceana finds that the two largest EU fishing nations assign fishing opportunities based on historic catch data, thus favouring large-scale fleets over artisanal vessels France and Spain prioritise…
June 25, 2024
Polls expose gap between people’s opinion of marine protection in Europe and the stark reality Nearly 9 in 10 citizens (86%) surveyed across seven EU countries expect their political leaders…
