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 […]
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 […]
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 […]