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Press Releases
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…
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
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
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…
May 19, 2011
89% of the entire Mediterranean Swordfish fleet belongs to EU member states – 71% belong to Italy – highlighting their clear responsibility to protect this already overfished species.Mediterranean swordfish are…
May 19, 2011
Oceana calls for effective policies to reduce CO2 shipping emissions
Measures proposed by Oceana can help reduce global warming and ocean sea acidification caused by carbon dioxide.Today at European Maritime Day, Oceana called for the implementation of effective policies to…
May 17, 2011
Mediterranean countries must adopt urgent protection for disappearing sharks and rays
With 41% of the sharks and rays threatened, the Mediterranean is the most dangerous sea for these species Oceana, the international marine conservation organisation, urges Mediterranean nations to strengthen protection…
