Source: SeafoodSource.com Author: Jason Holland With the exception of those companies taking part in it, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is not good for business. Initial consequences are felt by the seafood industry: it quickly depletes fish stocks, reduces the potential for honest fishermen to make a living and undermines management and conservation efforts. It […]
Read MoreSource & Author: European Commission Short animated video about the importance of fisheries for food security, health and growth in developing countries, highlighting the commitment of the EU with 3rd countries to help promote sustainable management of seafood resources and inclusive opportunities for trade and growth.
Read MoreSource & Author: World Fishing & Agriculture A ‘one-stop shop’ has been launched to help combat the illegal fishing trade.
Read MoreSource: Debates.eu Author: Debate.EU The inaugural debate will feature New York Times investigative journalist Ian Urbina, discussing the upcoming decision by the The European Commission on Thailand’s IUU(illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) fishing status.
Read MoreSource: EJF Author: Sebastian Buschmann, Environmental Justice Foundation What would you say is the common denominator between Thailand and Papua New Guinea?
Read MoreSource: The Parliament Author: Lasse Gustavsson, Oceana in Europe MEPs must help end the current lack of transparency, accountability and sustainability in EU external fisheries rules, argues Lasse Gustavsson.
Read MoreSource & Author: EJF, Oceana, Pew, WWF MAIN CONCLUSIONS OF THE EVENT – This meeting was held under the Chatham House rule. The following document has been drafted to preserve the identity of participants and the principle of non-attribution.
Read MoreSource: EurActic.com Author: Georgi Gotev The European Commission issued yellow cards to Comoros and Taiwan on Thursday (1 October) , as they risk being identified as uncooperative in the fight against illegal fishing.
Read MoreSource: Oceana Author: Agata Mrowiec Recently Oceana, together with its NGO partner organisations, launched a new online database whofishesfar.orgshowcasing 15,264 EU vessels authorised to fish outside EU waters between 2010 and 2014.
Read MoreSource: Huffington Post Author: Javier Garat, Secretary General of Cepesca (Spanish Confederation of Fisheries) and President of Europêche (Association of National Organizations of Fishing Enterprises in the EU) The European Union is leading the world in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with its trailblazing 2010 IUU Regulation.
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