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Press Releases
July 1, 2011
According to IPPC Directive, mercury use should have been phased out by 2007Oceana calls for chlorine plants using mercury cells, the main source of mercury contamination in the seas and…
June 28, 2011
Oceana discovers carnivorous sponge, prompting the protection of five areas in the Mediterranean
The discovery was published in the international journal Zootaxa along with the scientific discoveries of German and Italian universities.Oceana scientists, the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany) and Le Marche-Ancona University (Italy)…
June 28, 2011
Oceana concludes expedition to document biodiversity and fisheries in the Baltic
Compiled data will be analyzed and used to present proposals for the creation of an effective network of Marine Protected Areas.Oceana concluded one of its most comprehensive expeditions to date…
June 27, 2011
Exploring and drilling for hydrocarbons must be stopped in unique and fragile mediterranean deep sea
Particularly alarming is the recent green-lighting by the Cypriot government of drilling for gas in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) by energy company Noble Energy.A large part of the almost…
June 27, 2011
True CFP reform will fail if economic interests continue to be placed ahead of sustainability Oceana is deeply concerned by Member States’ lack of political will and true commitment to…
June 22, 2011
Oceana Ranger sets sail to the seamounts and underwater canyons of the Mediterranean and Atlantic
The two-month expedition will cover various countries and include work for the LIFE+ INDEMARES European project.Today, Oceana launched its 2011 Expedition with the departure of the Oceana Ranger research catamaran…
June 14, 2011
Oceana celebrates the advance toward the expansion of the waters of Cabrera National Park
Oceana congratulated the members of the Board of Trustees of Cabrera National Park, which includes a wide range of interested parties from fishermen and scientific institutions to the Balearic and…
June 8, 2011
Oceans on track to irreversible damage unless immediate actions is taken
The first decade of the 21st century has been a devastating period for the oceans. Oceana warns that unless immediate action is taken, the damage will become irreversible. The international…
June 7, 2011
Oceana concludes expedition to document biodiversity and fisheries in the Baltic
Compiled data will be analyzed and used to present proposals for the creation of an effective network of Marine Protected Areas.Oceana concluded one of its most comprehensive expeditions to date…
May 31, 2011
The construction of an outer harbour in Pasaia poses a threat to numerous habitats and species protected in France, and for fishing and tourism on the coasts of Lapurdi.OCEANA and…
