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Press Releases
September 17, 2024
Leading Brussels-based ‘blue NGOs’ congratulate Costas Kadis on his appointment as Commissioner-designate for Fisheries and Oceans, but raise concerns over the direction set by the mission letter published today by…
August 28, 2024
What’s happening? As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is about to publish mission letters to the newly-designated EU Commissioners, Brussels-based marine NGOs (Birdlife Europe & Central Asia, ClientEarth,…
July 30, 2024
France, Spain and Italy must urgently recover hake from near commercial collapse and rebuild Norway lobster populations As Mediterranean inhabitants sit down to enjoy their favorite summer fish dishes, Oceana…
July 18, 2024
Oceana’s reaction to the appointment of Ursula von der Leyen
In response to the election of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, Oceana issued the following statement: “Oceana congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on being re-appointed…
July 11, 2024
France and Spain sideline jobs and the environment when distributing fishing opportunities
Research by Oceana finds that the two largest EU fishing nations assign fishing opportunities based on historic catch data, thus favouring large-scale fleets over artisanal vessels France and Spain prioritise…
June 25, 2024
Polls expose gap between people’s opinion of marine protection in Europe and the stark reality Nearly 9 in 10 citizens (86%) surveyed across seven EU countries expect their political leaders…
June 6, 2024
8 June, World Ocean Day: The ocean is key to securing the EU’s future
On World Ocean Day, Oceana calls on all candidates to the European Parliament to restore ocean health to support our food supply, jobs,and resilience to the climate crisis On World…
May 9, 2024
The extension of the park, effective from 2019, lacks appropriate protection and management measures to protect the area from industrial fishing The Government, responsible for the park, now has an…
April 30, 2024
19 UK and 16 EU conservation groups, are today announcing their strong support for the UK Government committing to closing Scottish and English North Sea waters to sandeel fishing, in…
April 24, 2024
Europe Chooses Reuse: Time for Companies to Follow Suit
Following European Parliament final vote paving the way for reusable packaging, Oceana calls on major beverage and bottling companies to take the lead in transition to reuse The European Parliament…
