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Press Releases
September 26, 2022
The EU must do more to block illegal seafood products from the EU market
European Court of Auditors determines that there are effective EU rules in place to prevent illegal fishing and to stop illegally-caught seafood from ending up on European dinner plates. However,…
September 20, 2022
Spain fines fishing vessels for turning off mandatory location tracker, following Oceana analysis
As a result of data provided by Oceana, the Spanish government sanctioned two Spanish fishing vessels, Releixo and Egaluze, with a fine of 20.000 euros for turning off their automatic…
June 17, 2022
Oceana expedition to Alboran Sea uncovers underwater oasis and ‘wasteland’
Gathered data will also support advocacy efforts to ban bottom trawling in European Marine Protected AreasSingle-use plastics, abandoned fishing gear, and untreated waste most common pollutants found in seven-day expedition…
June 15, 2022
Ahead of a key negotiating meeting scheduled for the 21st of June, key Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and the EU Fisheries Control Coalition call on the Member States…
May 5, 2022
The EU has addressed loopholes that previously allowed its fishing vessels to rapidly and frequently change flags to evade fisheries laws, a new assessment by the EU IUU Fishing Coalition*…
March 23, 2022
Insurer ends coverage for illegally fishing fleet in progressive step
Insurance company Hydor has ended its contract with a fleet of vessels that were discovered fishing illegally across the Atlantic by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF). Without insurance, the fleet…
February 24, 2022
Oceana believes that the new Directive on Sustainable Corporate Governance, proposed by the European Commission, is not enough to identify, prevent and remedy the rampant environmental and human rights abuses…
February 9, 2022
Brest, France — As heads of state come together for the One Ocean Summit in France, NGOs from across the United States, European Union, and Japan, are calling on their…
June 9, 2021
New study: Oceana detects apparent illegal bottom trawling in the Strait of Sicily
Evidence shows Italian vessels apparently fishing in areas where bottom trawling is forbiddenOceana calls on the GFCM and the EU to increase transparency to ensure sustainable fisheries management in the…
May 19, 2021
Oceana demands action by Mediterranean countries to end illegal fishing
Oceana calls on the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) to provide real protection for areas where bottom trawling is forbidden. The members of the GFCM, which include 22…
