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August 26, 2013
Oceana, the international organization dedicated to conserving and protecting the world’s oceans, emphasizes the inefficiency of the current fish stocks management, which does not reflect real catches. In addition to…
August 26, 2013
Will 2008 be a year of progress for shark conservation?
Oceana, the international organisation dedicated to conservation of the world’s oceans, appreciates recent initiatives that have been taken in order to manage sharks, species which play a crucial role in…
August 26, 2013
The end of pirate fishing vessel Viarsa 1
The Australian authorities have confirmed that last December one of the most infamous pirate fishing vessels, the Viarsa 1, associated with the Galician ship owning company Vidal Armadores S.A. was…
August 23, 2013
Yesterday, the European Commission released its advice for setting 2014 Total Allowable Catches (TAC) in the Baltic Sea. Oceana recognizes the EU’s efforts to move closer to a sustainable approach,…
August 22, 2013
The Commission corroborates Oceana’s complaints regarding the use of driftnets in the EU
Last Tuesday, the European Commission presented a report to the European Parliament and Council regarding Member states’ monitoring of compliance with the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) during the years of…
August 22, 2013
Artic nations “turn up the heat” on protecting the Artic in the face of global warming
Tromso, Norway – The Arctic Council — a “high level forum” for addressing many of the common concerns and challenges faced by the eight Arctic states of Canada, Denmark (including…
August 22, 2013
Oceana receives support from Patagonia company to help preserve the world oceans
Patagonia, the outdoor apparel company, recently showed its dedication to the environment’s conservation by bestowing a grant to the ocean conservation group Oceana. The monies were raised through Patagonia’s t-shirt…
August 22, 2013
Sharks at risk: scientists say EU shark finning ban ineffective and call for major change
London: A new scientific report published today (17th May) concludes that the EU ban on shark finning — slicing off a shark’s fins and dumping the body at sea –…
August 22, 2013
Oceana asks the new french president to eliminate driftnets from the Mediterranean
Two days after the investiture of Nicolas Sarkozy as the new president of the French Republic, the international marine protection organisation Oceana is asking him to put into place measures…
August 22, 2013
Oceana fishery research vessels attacked by fleet of french driftnetters
The arrival of two border-control and French Navy helicopters caused the attackers, who were fishing in international waters, to flee.In the early Monday morning hours, a group of seven French…
