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Press Releases
June 13, 2012
Council compromises on fisheries policy, delays all priority targets
The text, voted by a qualified majority, maintains the most important provisions of the original Commission proposal such as the objective to restore fish stocks at Maximum Sustainable Yield, but…
June 8, 2012
Danish presidency opts for status quo not sea of change
In an effort to achieve an agreement before the conclusion of the Danish Presidency, horse-trading to accommodate all member states has resulted in a significant weakening of the Commission’s reform…
June 7, 2012
Mismanagement leads to vast fish stock overexploitation in the EU
14 stocks of species as common as cod, sole and haddock are at levels below safe biological limits Today, the European Commission unveiled an updated assessment of the status of…
May 14, 2012
Oceana urges fisheries Council to prioritize environmental objectives in fisheries reform
Oceana urges the Council to support a CFP that prioritizes environmental objectives, because without healthy seas, there can be no sustainable fishing – and no future for the European fleet.“Years…
May 8, 2012
Parliament environment committee takes a stand on fisheries reform
Brussels, 8 May 2012 – A broad coalition of civil society groups praised the European Parliament environment committee for its strong stand today on EU fisheries reform. In a vote…
April 26, 2012
Study shows fisheries council irresponsilility led to collapse of North Sea cod
On the eve of the Fisheries Council discussions in Luxembourg, Oceana draws attention to a new paper [1] co-authored by fisheries scientist Dr. Rainer Froese and resource economist Martin Quaas,…
April 19, 2012
Oceana statement on taxation of energy products Parliament vote
Today, the European Parliament voted on their consultation to the Commission proposal on the taxation of energy products and electricity. In addition to official aid provided by the European Union…
March 21, 2012
Actor Miguel Ángel Silvestre joins Oceana in warning over lack of EU fisheries management
Measures needed to ensure the responsible managements of stocks and the future of common species like crab, squid and conger eels. Oceana, with the support of actor Miguel Ángel Silvestre,…
February 8, 2012
European Union failing threatened mediterranean sharks
Oceana, the international marine conservation organisation, denounces the European Commission for blocking efforts to protect threatened and endangered sharks and rays in the Mediterranean Sea, under the Barcelona Convention. The…
December 19, 2011
Oceana bemoans irresponsible 2012 fishing opportunities
Oceana is disappointed in the agreement reached today by European Fisheries Ministers concerning Total Allowable Catches (TACs) for the Atlantic European fleet. The approved fishing limits ignore 41% of scientific…
