EBFA meets Commissioner Kadis to discuss the future of bottom fishing in Europe. The European Bottom Fishing Alliance (EBFA) held its first official meeting with European Commissioner for Fisheries and […]
End to bottom fishing on protected deep-sea ecosystems in EU waters In line with the ambition to protect nature and restore biodiversity, as stated in the EU Biodiversity Strategy, the Commission has acted […]
The Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture voted on the European Commission’s proposal to close vulnerable areas to fishing gears which touch the seabed. This proposal aims to protect vulnerable marine […]
The European Bottom Fishing Alliance, representing over 20 000 fishermen and 7 000 vessels strongly condemns initiatives currently directed at the European Parliament to ban bottom trawling in all maritime […]
Fishing organisations from 14 EU countries representing over 20,000 fishers and 7,000 vessels, have launched in the European Parliament the European Bottom Fishing Alliance (EBFA). Representatives of the alliance presented […]
Bottom contact fishing activities persist on vulnerable ecosystems of the deep despite EU closures, new study finds. In 2016 the EU adopted the Deep-Sea Access Regulation*, and upon entry into […]
Just 10 fishing vessels responsible for a quarter of harmful suspected bottom trawling in UK offshore marine protected areas. New analysis reveals that the UK’s vulnerable marine habitats were subjected to […]
MEPs quiz EC about bottom-contact fishing ban. Last week, MEPs quizzed Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli about Commission´s implementing act that entered into force on 9 October and established deep-sea fishing areas as well […]
United Nations urged to take critical action to protect marine life from industrial deep sea bottom trawl fishing. This week, from August 2-3, in New York, a United Nations workshop […]
As Attenborough Turns 100, the call to tackle illegal fishing has never been more urgent. Environmental groups are calling for the UK Government to honour Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday by […]
More than 5K Alaskans tell Rep. Begich to ban bottom trawling. Alaskans delivered to Rep. Nick Begich, R-Alaska, a letter signed by more than 5,000 state residents urging him to work […]
North Sea scampi fishing may carry a hidden climate cost, disturbing carbon that has been buried in seabed muds for thousands of years. Crustacean fishing (including Norway Lobster which is used […]
Oceana calls on France, Spain and Italy to reduce overcapacity, rebuild fish populations, and redirect funding towards a more selective fleet A report reveals that too many fishing boats are […]
UK’s fishing fleet nets over £1 billion for third year in a row but industry challenges remain. Seafish report highlights sector’s economic performances. The UK’s fishing fleet generated over £1 billion […]
A look at the rise of sustainable fishing in recent years. Over the past decade, sustainable fishing has shifted from being a niche novelty to an expected quality of mainstream […]
Alaskans to Rep. Begich: banning bottom trawling should be a top priority. In a recent survey of more than 1,000 Alaskans, most named banning bottom trawling as their top priority when […]
EU General Court ruling disregards scientific and technical realities of bottom fisheries. The European Bottom Fishing Alliance (EBFA) expresses its disappointment following the ruling by the General Court of the […]
EU Ocean Pact: A blueprint for the future of bottom fisheries. The European Commission has unveiled the EU Ocean Pact as a first step toward better alignment of marine policy with […]
Spaniards want small-scale fishers to have more access to fishing, poll reveals. As Spain prepares to launch public consultation on fishing quota allocation, Oceana calls for overhaul of current system Small-scale […]