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Press Releases
September 13, 2012
Oceana statement on voting outcome of part of the CFP reform package
Yesterday the European Parliament voted on part of the Common Fisheries Policy reform package, the outcome of which, despite a close vote, is disappointing according to Oceana:“We are disappointed by…
August 31, 2012
Oceana applauds EU and Norway initiative to end discards in the Skagerrak
The European Commission has confirmed it will work with Norway to end discards in the Skagerrak. The proposal features an obligation to land all catches of certain fish species so…
July 27, 2012
Oceana satisfied with courts sanctions deterrent enough prevent overfishing in Europe
Yesterday, a United Kingdom court ruled against two Spanish shipowners connected with the notorious pirate shipowners Antonio Vidal Suárez and Antonio Vidal Pego. The court has imposed a fine of…
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…
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,…
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…
July 13, 2011
Proposal changes nothing for 3/4th of species commercially exploited without management measures. Today, the Commission presented its proposal for a reformed Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) in what marks the beginning…
