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June 19, 2015

Verhängung von Strafzahlungen in Rekordhöhe gegen Nutzniesser illegaler Fischerei

Die spanische Regierung hat heute[1]  angekündigt, dass die Verhängung von Strafzahlungen gegen spanische Staatsangehörige und Unternehmen, die in illegale, nicht gemeldete und nicht regulierte Fischerei (IUU) verwickelt sind, eine Höhe…

June 19, 2015

Multa record inflitta a coloro che approfittano della pesca illegale

Oggi 19/06/2015 il governo spagnolo ha annunciato[1] multe fino a un massimo di 11 milioni di Euro contro i cittadini spagnoli, comprese le società coinvolte nella pesca Illegale, Non dichiarata…

June 12, 2015

Oceana denounces Denmark for blocking conservation of threatened Baltic species

Baltic Sea states failed to agree on a key recommendation on the conservation of species that are threatened with extinction, at a HELCOM Heads of Delegation meeting that closed yesterday…

June 8, 2015

Oceana and chefs present 4 actions to save the oceans and feed the world

In honour of World Oceans Day, Oceana has presented 4 simple actions that enable regular citizens to contribute the campaign Save the Oceans, Feed the World. The actions are result…

June 5, 2015

Oceana launches expedition into unknown maltese depths

Oceana launches a two-month expedition to survey deep sea areas and underwater caves in Malta. The at-sea campaign, included within the LIFE Ba?AR for N2K project, will garner documentation on…

June 3, 2015

Oceana: Overfishing main driver of extinction risk for European marine fishes

Sharks, commercial deep-sea species, groupers, and halibut among most threatened fishesOverfishing is the major threat to fish species in European seas, according to the European Red List of Marine Fishes…

June 2, 2015

Oceana: Regrettable status of fish stocks conflicts with political commitments

The list of overfished stocks includes key commercial species such as cod and sole in the Atlantic and hake or swordfish in the Mediterranean Today, the European Commission has published…

May 29, 2015

States agree first ever fisheries management in international waters of the Mediterranean Sea

Milan – Today the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean Sea (GFCM) closes the doors on its annual meeting. For the first time in its 60 year history, the Commission,…

May 28, 2015

“Jurassic Park of sponges” discovered in the Mediterranean Sea

Spanish researchers have published[i] in PLoS ONE the discovery of a ‘rock’ sponge reef unique in the world. The structure, of which its kind was thought to have been extinct…

May 25, 2015

Oceana and scientists call on Mediterranean states for a fisheries management plan in the Strait of Sicily

Oceana and over 50 scientists urge Mediterranean States to establish a management plan for demersal fisheries in the Strait of Sicily based on the best available scientific advice to ensure…