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Press Releases
October 22, 2013
Oceana congratulates the Spanish Government for the latest advances in the protection of the sea
Oceana congratulates the Spanish government for the forthcoming declaration of four protected marine areas in the open sea. The selected areas are the Channel of Menorca, the systems of submarine…
October 17, 2013
Salmon and cod left out to dry in 2014 Baltic Sea fishing opportunities decision
Today, the European Fisheries Council opted to listen to the fishing industry over scientific advice at the expense of Baltic Sea salmon and cod. Even though scientific data is clear…
October 15, 2013
200 scientists urge EU Parliament to invest in rebuilding fish stocks
Two hundred scientists have signed a letter urging the European Parliament to stop investing in the environmentally harmful subsidies that the Fisheries Committee has voted for. On October 23, the…
October 1, 2013
Oceana puts sea in the spotlight at WILD 10 World conference
Oceana will be bringing the marine perspective to WILD10, the 10th World Wilderness Congress, held in Salamanca between 4 and 10 October. The international marine conservation organization will display photographs…
September 26, 2013
Repsol’s environmental assessment in the Canary Islands conceals critical information
Oceana highlights in its allegations that the EU has established the obligation to protect reefs and gas chimneys like the ones that would be destroyed in prospections.Oceana has submitted allegations…
September 25, 2013
Environmental organizations: wavering commitments threaten the restoration of the Baltic Sea
Some progress has been made, but there is still a long way to go to restore the Baltic Sea. Over the past two days, government representatives met in Copenhagen, Denmark, to…
September 13, 2013
The EU delays the protection of mediterranean deep-sea corals
This delay goes against the position of many Mediterranean countries, which value the vulnerability of these species and their significance to marine ecosystems. This is a case similar to what…
September 9, 2013
Oceana celebrates a decade of work in Europe
This month, Oceana marks 10 years of working to restore Europe’s oceans to their former levels of abundance. The marine conservation began work in Europe at a time when the…
September 5, 2013
Environmental organizations: diverging Government views put the future of the Baltic Sea in jeopardy
Surprisingly, Sweden seems to be blocking any real progress, changing positions on a number of key issues. This week, representatives from the Baltic Sea countries met in Copenhagen to review…
September 2, 2013
Oceana to send evidence of illegal fishing in Cabrera to the EU
Oceana has documented the presence of these protected habitats in areas devastated by illegal fishing gears around Cabrera (Balearic Islands)Oceana will send to the EU evidence found of illegal fishing…
