Source: SeafoodSource Author: Cliff White French and Australian authorities recently joined forces for a marine patrol on the lookout for illegal fishing in Australian waters.
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28 Dec
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19 Dec
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Source & Author: Mireille Thom The European Union’s most recent public expression of its commitment to shaping the future of international ocean and fisheries governance came last month in the form of a communication that sets out “an agenda for the future of our oceans[1]”.
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13 Dec
2016
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Source & Author: Victoria Mundy* On 24 November 2016, the EU’s Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC) published an Opinion on improving implementation of the EU IUU Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1005/2008). The LDAC is an EU fisheries body representing stakeholders of both the distant water fishing sector and other groups of interest, whose mission is to […]
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9 Dec
2016
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Source & Author: ClientEarth EU fisheries law is not being properly enforced and fines for illegal fishing are rare. When fines are given, they are very low – in some regions, the average is as little as €288. This is undermining efforts to end overfishing.
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7 Dec
2016
2016
Source: EurActiv.com Author: Linnéa Engström Almost 60% of fish resources are at the limit of sustainability. The global fishing fleet is far too large to ensure sustainable fishing and the overall picture is alarming around the world, writes Linnéa Engström.
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5 Dec
2016
2016
Source & Author: Oceana Fishing activities of the European fleet outside EU waters represent 28% of total EU catches
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5 Dec
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Source & Author: Oceana Fishing activities of the European fleet outside EU waters represent 28% of total EU catches
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3 Dec
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2016
Source: Faro De Vigo Author: A.Amoedo ARVI recoge un estudio que certifica la aplicación eficiente del reglamento de Bruselas en la materia -Resalta su “sofisticado sistema informático”
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30 Nov
2016
2016
Source & Author: FIS Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) has issued a new advisory note for French industry, retailers and brands on the risks associated with illegal fishing.
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28 Nov
2016
2016
Source: Oceana Author: Vanya Vulperhorst On December 5th, members of the Fisheries Committee of the European Parliament will have their only chance to vote this year to make a huge improvement to the way the European fishing vessels are regulated when fishing abroad. It is a vital opportunity to make sure that the EU’s fleet, […]
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