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Press Releases
May 11, 2026
Oceana calls on Cypriot government to disclose hidden ownership of high‑risk fishing vessels
The organisation found links between Cypriot-owned vessels and jurisdictions associated with lax regulations Holding the EU Council Presidency, Cyprus has an opportunity to turn political commitments into practical measures and strengthen the…
May 7, 2026
Marine protected areas are essential for restoring ecosystems and ensuring the sustainability of fisheries, but their effectiveness depends on proper fisheries management and enforcement Madrid – Leading marine conservation organisations and scientists have today…
April 30, 2026
Since the 2013 reform of the Common Fisheries Policy, EU fisheries have made progress towards sustainability, but gaps in implementation hinder success Brussels – The European Commission has published today its evaluation…
April 9, 2026
Oceana investigation reveals that one in four squid products in Brussels and Milan are mislabelled
Squid often ends up on European consumers’ plates without information on species or origin EU legislation should include basic information on all seafood, including processed products and those served in restaurants One…
March 31, 2026
A new delay in protecting Cabrera National Park puts its biodiversity at risk
The Balearic Government postpones effective protection of the park until 2027, after proposing to safeguard nearly 600 km² to halt biodiversity loss The measure endangers everything from deep-sea corals to sharks, which still…
March 30, 2026
Tampering with EU Fisheries Policy would ‘open Pandora’s Box’, NGOs warn
Brussels, 30 March 2026.- Today, Fisheries Ministers from EU Member States meet with the European Commission for the AGRIFISH Council. On this occasion, Oceana, BLOOM, ClientEarth, Coalition Clean Baltic (CCB),…
March 26, 2026
Oceana sets out roadmap for a resilient and competitive seafood sector by 2040
The contribution to the European Commission’s consultation on the Vision 2040 provides strategic input to develop the EU Ocean Pact Brussels – Oceana has submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s consultation on the Vision 2040 for Fisheries and Aquaculture, highlighting…
March 19, 2026
9 in 10 Cypriot fishers say Government action is insufficient to ensure sector’s survival
New survey reveals overwhelming concern over weak implementation, declining stocks and the future of the sector as Cyprus holds the EU Council Presidency A new survey reveals overwhelming concern among Cypriot…
March 17, 2026
ClientEarth and Oceana have appealed before Spain’s Supreme Court after authorities declined to investigate Spanish vessels suspected of illegal fishing in West African waters. The case, now being appealed from…
March 3, 2026
Around thirty social and environmental organisations are promoting a national alliance to strengthen nature restoration as a structural response to the ecological and climate crisis, and to push for an ambitious National…
