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June 27, 2011

Oceana blasts member states lack of political will to tackle problem of EU fishing fleet overcapacity

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 creation of an ecological corridor between Donostia and Biarritz is vital for the success of the French Natura 2000 network in the Atlantic

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…

May 27, 2011

Scientists advise reducing Baltic catches for the first time

Today ICES, the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas published their advice on recommended catch amounts for Baltic fish stocks in 2012. Based on this advice, the European…

May 25, 2011

As Commission acknowledges overexploitation in over 2/3 of european fish stocks, Oceana urges decision makers to set future TACs based on scientific advice

In the UK, anglerfish, cod, herring, megrim, plaice, and red sea bream among species managed outside of scientific advice.Today, Oceana unveiled a set of risk maps highlighting the scope of…

May 23, 2011

Despite urgent need, Mediterranean countries, Commission choose delay over protection for disappearing sharks and rays

Last week’s meeting of the Barcelona Convention concluded with no decision – only a delay – on the potential protection of ten species of threatened and endangered sharks and rays…

May 20, 2011

Oceana calls for better protection of the Baltic Sea to save the sea, the fish and the fishermen

Today, Oceana, presented guidelines for the protection of the Baltic Sea, which include rules for sustainable fisheries management, habitats protection and ending harmful fishing subsidies.  Renowned Danish and German experts…