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Press Releases
October 28, 2013
Baltic Sea MPAs: protected only on paper
Dumping, marine constructions and aquaculture are the most commonly forbidden activities in Baltic Sea marine protected areas (MPAs). Yet, a recent HELCOM report reveals that eutrophication, commercial fishing and pollution…
October 17, 2013
Salmon and cod left out to dry in 2014 Baltic Sea fishing opportunities decision
Today, the European Fisheries Council opted to listen to the fishing industry over scientific advice at the expense of Baltic Sea salmon and cod. Even though scientific data is clear…
September 25, 2013
Environmental organizations: wavering commitments threaten the restoration of the Baltic Sea
Some progress has been made, but there is still a long way to go to restore the Baltic Sea. Over the past two days, government representatives met in Copenhagen, Denmark, to…
August 23, 2013
Yesterday, the European Commission released its advice for setting 2014 Total Allowable Catches (TAC) in the Baltic Sea. Oceana recognizes the EU’s efforts to move closer to a sustainable approach,…
June 18, 2013
Environmental NGOS: Call for action to restore threatened Baltic Sea
Governmental representatives will today review the current targets and discuss the future of the Baltic Sea in Helsinki, Finland. In a call for action, the NGOs Coalition Clean Baltic, FISH,…
April 30, 2013
Oceana joins forces with several NGOs to revive Baltic Sea fisheries
This week, the future of Baltic Sea fish stocks is being discussed at the Baltfish and HELCOM meetings in Tallinn, Estonia. Representatives and stakeholders from the region are gathered to…
April 17, 2013
Oceana welcomes EU Parliament adoption of Skagerrak discard ban
Yesterday an overwhelming majority of the European Parliament voted for a gradual ban on the discarding of unwanted fish in the Skagerrak. Oceana welcomes this bold step towards ending the…
April 9, 2013
’Race for the Baltic’ campaign shines spotlight on damaged sea
‘Race for the Baltic’, a campaign calling for urgent action to save the Baltic Sea launched today. The campaign, which brings together a coalition of NGOs, businesses, concerned citizens and…
March 22, 2013
Oceana proposes to increase protected marine surface of Baltic Sea to 20%
All proposed areas include vulnerable, threatened or declining species or communities which need immediate protection. Oceana is proposing new marine protected areas (MPAs) in order to enhance the status of…
March 8, 2013
The Member States of the Helsinki Convention on the protection of the Baltic Sea Marine Environment gathered at the 34th Meeting of the Helsinki Commission (HELCOM) in Finland, on 5…
