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Press Releases
May 19, 2011
89% of the entire Mediterranean Swordfish fleet belongs to EU member states – 71% belong to Italy – highlighting their clear responsibility to protect this already overfished species.Mediterranean swordfish are…
May 17, 2011
Mediterranean countries must adopt urgent protection for disappearing sharks and rays
With 41% of the sharks and rays threatened, the Mediterranean is the most dangerous sea for these species Oceana, the international marine conservation organisation, urges Mediterranean nations to strengthen protection…
May 9, 2011
Oceana experts are in Copenhagen to present first findings from expeditionToday, Oceana, the international marine conservation organization, unveiled never before seen images of the Baltic seabed that highlight the devastating…
March 29, 2011
Oceana urges Portugal to expand the Natura 2000 Network to protect its seamounts
In 2005, Oceana was the first organisation to photograph and take video footage of the Gorringe Bank seamounts, southeast of Cape St. Vincent, identifying 36 species that had never been…
March 10, 2011
Oceana calls on HELCOM countries to halt degradation of the Baltic Sea ecosystems
Destructive fishing practices and poorly managed Marine Protected Areas continue to threaten the richness and resilience of the sea. Oceana, the international marine conservation organization, is deeply concerned that after…
February 21, 2011
Oceana urges European Commission to amend deeply flawed shark finning ban
Oceana, the international marine conservation organisation, strongly urges the European Commission to move forwards on amending the EU shark finning ban, following a public consultation which closes today, by developing…
February 1, 2011
Oceana warns that true extent of oceans’ depletion remains unknown
In two years’ time, the percentage of fully exploited, overexploited or depleted stocks has risen from 80% to 85%Oceana, the international marine conservation organisation, highlights the urgent need for better…
January 24, 2011
Oceana once again warns UNESCO of illegal fishing and pollution in spanish world heritage site
Oceana will today meet with representatives of the World Heritage Centre of UNESCO and of the Ramsar Convention Secretariat to present an analysis of the two biggest threats endangering the…
January 24, 2011
Oceana once again warns UNESCO of illegal fishing and pollution in spanish world heritage site
Oceana will today meet with representatives of the World Heritage Centre of UNESCO and of the Ramsar Convention Secretariat to present an analysis of the two biggest threats endangering the…
January 13, 2011
Oceana applauds the inclusion of important marine areas in the Natura 2000 Network
Oceana applauds the recent addition of important marine areas to the European Natura 2000 Network. This important step towards correcting the precarious situation of European seas is a significant advance…
