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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,…
August 20, 2013
Oceana warns that many European Union fisheries are in danger of collapse unless catches are reduced
EU Fisheries Ministers will meet on December 19th and 20th to debate the 2007 fishing quotas for European fleets. Anchovy, cod, hake, megrim, Norwegian lobster and a long list of…
August 20, 2013
Oceana states that 2007 quotas disregard once again scientific advice
Oceana, the international marine research and conservation organisation, believes that the high total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for 2007 agreed at the Fisheries Council are disastrous, disregarding scientific advice…
December 20, 2012
This morning after an intense two-day negotiation process, EU fisheries ministers reached an agreement on 2013 catch limits for the main commercial species in the North East Atlantic. Oceana in…
December 14, 2012
Oceana urges EU Member States to reduce 2013 fishing opportunities to recover fish stocks
Next week, on the 18th and 19th December, the Council of European Fisheries Ministers will meet in Brussels to agree on the 2013 catch limits for the main commercial species…
December 4, 2012
Oceana celebrates Finnish Sea trout fishing ban
Oceana welcomes last Friday’s decision by the authorities of Uusimaa and the Southeast Finland Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment to ban wild sea trout fisheries in the…
November 30, 2012
EU Fisheries ministers increase quotas for vulnerable species
Yesterday, the European Council agreed on the 2013 and 2014 TACs and quotas for deep-sea species. Oceana is deeply disappointed in the Fisheries Council agreement to increase TACs for many…
November 22, 2012
Baltic salmon finally gets a management plan
Today, the European Parliament adopted a multiannual plan for salmon in the Baltic Sea, which applies stricter control and enforcement measures. Baltic salmon has suffered years of mismanagement through sporadic…
November 21, 2012
European Parliament to adopt a management plan for salmon in the Baltic Sea
On November 22nd, the European Parliament will vote to adopt a multiannual plan for salmon in the Baltic Sea. This species has suffered years of mismanagement through sporadic measures such…
October 24, 2012
Oceana welcomes Commission proposal on catch limits for 2013
Today, the European Commission presented its proposal on fishing opportunities for 2013, for Atlantic fish stocks that falls n within the exclusive competence of EU Member States. Oceana welcomes the…
