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Press Releases
September 13, 2012
Oceana statement on voting outcome of part of the CFP reform package
Yesterday the European Parliament voted on part of the Common Fisheries Policy reform package, the outcome of which, despite a close vote, is disappointing according to Oceana:“We are disappointed by…
September 12, 2012
Oceana reveals economic costs of shark finning ban negligible when compared to public investments
Next week, the Fisheries Committee of European Parliament will vote to put in place a complete shark finning ban – a measure that the industry claims will cost them €…
September 6, 2012
Oceana has warned national authorities in Spain, France, Greece and Italy of their obligation to designate SACs before the deadline set by the Habitats directive, which is now a mere…
August 31, 2012
Oceana applauds EU and Norway initiative to end discards in the Skagerrak
The European Commission has confirmed it will work with Norway to end discards in the Skagerrak. The proposal features an obligation to land all catches of certain fish species so…
August 23, 2012
In just two months, Oceana has issued 28 complaints for illegal anchoring in Formentera
Even ships more than 40 m long have been seen in Caló de s’Oli, the most sensitive area in Ses Salines, with the greatest restrictions on anchoring.Since late June, Oceana…
August 6, 2012
Oceana supports Commission quota deductions to compensate for overfishing
The European Commission has announced that it will reduce the quotas of more than 30 species for ten Member States in 2012, due to their repeated overshooting of fish catches…
August 1, 2012
25 protected areas and 82 endangered species threatened by oil prospecting in the Canary Islands
Oceana has denounced oil prospecting plans in the Canary Islands in a report sent to the European Commission highlighting the dangerous impact of these activities on cold-water coral reefs, deep…
August 1, 2012
The VELUX Foundations to support Oceana Baltic Sea campaign
Oceana acknowledges the generous support of the Velux Foundations, which have awarded a twelve month grant to support Oceana’s Baltic Sea recovery programme. The funds will support the international marine…
July 27, 2012
Oceana satisfied with courts sanctions deterrent enough prevent overfishing in Europe
Yesterday, a United Kingdom court ruled against two Spanish shipowners connected with the notorious pirate shipowners Antonio Vidal Suárez and Antonio Vidal Pego. The court has imposed a fine of…
July 23, 2012
Oceana warns: Only 60 days left to avoid massive failure of EU Habitats Directive
Oceana is alarmed at the EU Mediterranean Member States’ long delay in submitting management plans for protected areas proposed within the Natura 2000 network. On September 21st, the deadline granted…
