Tag: Marine protection
EU champions sustainable fisheries at ICCAT annual meeting. The annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) ended on 20 November in New Cairo, Egypt. […]
ICCAT makes progress on sustainable fisheries management despite Asian opposition. Europêche represented the European fishing fleet at the 28th ordinary meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic […]
PML scientists championing the ocean in climate negotiations. PML ocean and climate experts will be playing active parts in the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework […]
BLOOM urges Carrefour to take responsible steps on tuna sourcing. After months of research and ‘appalling revelations’ about the destructiveness and multi-dimensional abuses of tropical tuna fishing BLOOM says it is […]
Humanity faces a triple planetary crisis as the International Seabed Authority rushes ahead to approve deep-sea mining. This week countries will convene in Kingston, Jamaica for the International Seabed Authority’s […]
Carole Bouquet and Pure Ocean Foundation, invite companies and celebrities to support the Panther scientific project, an experimental seabed restoration project off the island of Pantelleria. On Pantelleria, a Mediterranean […]
MedFish4Ever Awards celebrate regional innovation in fisheries and aquaculture. The GFCM High-level conference on MedFish4Ever initiatives: Transformative actions to address new challenges offered a fitting occasion to recognise outstanding new […]
MedReAct urges ‘MedFish4Ever’ to take concrete steps to recover Mediterranean fish stocks and habitats. Ministers from Mediterranean States will convene in Malta on October 4th to review the progress made […]
Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority publishes updated Fisheries Information Notice. Deep sea species and vulnerable marine ecosystems. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published an update to the Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) […]
Three quarters of people believe lack of political will is biggest threat to Ireland’s marine environment. Environmental group reveals results of survey as it launches petition calling for legislation. Fair […]
Explorers team launch new ‘turtle talk’ educational resources. The Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme team recently took part in the launch of a series of new primary school education resources, […]
Scientists warn we must prepare for stronger heatwaves With record-high temperatures combined with extreme climate and weather patterns; researchers say we must help communities plan how best to reduce the […]
Nearly 70 countries sign historic UN treaty to protect high seas. Nearly 70 countries at the United Nations on Wednesday signed a first-ever treaty on protecting the international high seas, […]
High Seas Alliance applauds countries joining the High Seas Treaty ‘Race for Ratification.’ Hollywood stars, Heads of State and ocean leaders call for urgent ocean protections as Treaty opens for […]
Call to protect whales and dolphins at Indian Ocean hotspot. A remote part of the Indian Ocean is a hotspot for whales and dolphins, prompting researchers to call for a […]
Fair Seas highlights urgent need for marine protection. Campaign group issues call for legislation ahead of event in Clare. Fair Seas has expressed disappointment at the lack of progress on […]
KFO and IS&EFPO comment on ecological analysis of the Irish Sea. The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) and the Irish South and East Fish Producers Organisgation (IS&EFPO) have performed an initial […]
Ireland announces marine protected area for seabirds. Ireland’s Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has announced details of Ireland’s largest ever protected area for birds. […]
UN agencies head up new $115 million push for cleaner, healthier oceans. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), along with four partner agencies, has been tasked […]
Three quarters of European citizens want truly protected marine areas: BLOOM – IPSOS Exclusive survey. As the European Parliament is preparing for a crucial vote on the Nature Restoration Law […]
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