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March 30, 2017
Mediterranean countries sign historic political pact on ocean governance and fisheries management
Today, ministers and high-level representatives from Mediterranean countries have signed a historic declaration to address the fisheries crisis in the region. The ministerial declaration, Malta MedFish4Ever, will be the blueprint…
March 28, 2017
Ministers meet to avert Mediterranean fish crisis
State representatives gather for the first time in 14 years just days after scientific study reveals Mediterranean has lost one-third of its fish due to overfishingOceana calls for catch limits,…
March 23, 2017
Almudena Fernández and Aritz Aranburu join the Oceana #StopOverfishing campaign
Top model Almudena Fernández and surfer Aritz Aranburu today announced their support for Oceana’s #StopOverfishing campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the problem of overfishing and ensure that European…
March 16, 2017
Analysis: Import controls in key EU member states inadequate for barring illegal seafood
Los procedimientos no homogéneos entre Estados miembros y el sistema desfasado de documentación socavan la efectividad del Reglamento de la UE para combatir la pesca ilegalBruselas, 16 de marzo de…
March 15, 2017
Spanish Supreme Court risks opening the high seas to crime and impunity
Spanish Supreme Court agreed this week to consider Oceana’s appeal requesting the nullification of their ruling in favour of Vidal Armadores. As the Spanish newspaper El Confidencial unveiled, the Supreme…
March 14, 2017
Four countries block protection of underwater forests in European Atlantic waters
Oceana condemns outrageous political deadlock by self-called “Green” States which risks disappearance of important marine forests.Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Ireland and the European Commission have strongly opposed the inclusion of kelp…
March 7, 2017
Poll reveals two-thirds of Brits unconvinced Brexit will help stop overfishing
A poll carried out by YouGov for Oceana has revealed that 65% of the public are either “not confident” (46%) or “don’t know” (19%) when asked if they think the…
February 9, 2017
Dutch Postcode Lottery funds 2-month Oceana research expedition in the North Sea
Oceana extends its gratitude to the Dutch Postcode Lottery for a generous 2.25 million euro grant to fund a 2-month research expedition in the North Sea. The at-sea work will…
February 2, 2017
European Parliament votes for greater transparency in EU’s fishing operations outside EU waters
The EU has one of the largest fishing fleets operating around the world and its activities represent 28% of total EU catchesMembers of the European Parliament voted today on the…
January 30, 2017
Starfish with 10 to 11 arms spotted in the Mediterranean
Marine scientists have discovered a population of a species of starfish with 10 and 11 arms living more than 200 m below the surface in waters off Malta (central Mediterranean)….
