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Press Releases
October 13, 2025
Vera Coelho Appointed to Lead Oceana’s Work in Europe
Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation, today announced the appointment of Vera Coelho as its Executive Director and Vice President in Europe. Coelho, who joined…
October 7, 2025
Oceana celebrates the announcement of six new marine protected areas in Spain
The new areas, characterised by their vulnerable species and sensitive habitats, cover a total protected area of 17,000 km2 Oceana has been fighting for years to protect many of these…
October 1, 2025
Engine manipulation undermines the effectiveness of fisheries management measures, as official figures underestimate the real impact on marine ecosystems Oceana unveils in a new report that 94% of vessels analysed1…
September 19, 2025
Oceana celebrates the ratification of the High Seas Treaty
Oceana celebrates the ratification of the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement, also called High Seas Treaty). Vera Coelho, Oceana’s Deputy Vice President in…
September 17, 2025
86% of French citizens support more quotas for small-scale fishers, poll reveals
Expanding France’s new pilot scheme for quota allocation would better align with its obligations under EU law A vast majority of French citizens (86%) supports more quotas going to small-scale…
June 30, 2025
Rome – The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) has recognised the minimal socio-economic impact that extending the Mediterranean trawl ban from 1000 to 800 metres would have on the deep-sea fishing…
June 24, 2025
Report uncovers extensive sale of juvenile hake in Italian ports, flouting EU rules
Evidence points towards illicit trade Italian consumers support stronger enforcement of rules, survey reveals Once considered a staple of light Italian cuisine, hake is now in deep trouble in the…
June 13, 2025
Nice, 13 June 2025 – As the third UN Ocean Conference concludes in Nice, Oceana acknowledges positive commitments by countries including Portugal and Denmark to protect their marine protected areas…
June 11, 2025
EU report confirms fish stocks recovery thanks to Common Fisheries Policy
European Commission report shows overfishing in the Northeast Atlantic has dropped from 72% to 22%, proof that the CFP works when applied Brussels.- Oceana celebrates the record number of fish…
June 9, 2025
At the UN Ocean Conference, the organisation calls to unmask those who profit from fishing vessels flagged outside the EU Currently, there is no obligation for EU citizens and companies…
