Source: House of Ocean Author: Mercedes Rosello Note: This blog post was first published on Swiss Re Open Minds. As the World Bank points out, the oceans have a vast potential to unlock sustainable development, being also a key factor in the regulation of the Earth’s climate systems. The ocean feeds and provides work security for […]
Read MoreSource & Author: EJF & BRC Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing recognised by the UN as a global issue Estimated to cost global economy US$10 – 23.5 billion annually Industry and NGOs say compliance, traceability and communication vital to tackling problem
Read MoreSource & Author: Efe El secretario general de Pesca, Andrés Hermida, reveló la semana pasada que la operación Sparrowcontra la pesca ilegal, en la que el Ministerio de Agricultura investigó a varias empresas (entre ellas gallegas) y marineros por su presunta vinculación con actividades irregulares, se resolverá en los próximos días y el expediente fijará […]
Read MoreSource: euobserver Author: Peter Teffer Restaurant customers in Brussels are being misled almost one in every three times they eat fish, a non-profit environmental group said on Tuesday (3 November).
Read MoreSource & Author: BBC Diners in restaurants in the Belgian capital may be in for a surprise after a report found 30% of fish is being substituted with cheaper alternatives.
Read MoreSource & Author: Oceana DNA analysis conducted by Oceana shows widespread consumer deceit, including EU institutions’ canteens in which 38% of seafood tested was mislabeled. Bluefin tuna, sole and cod are substituted by species up to 40% cheaper.
Read MoreSource: 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: World Fishing & Agriculture A ‘one-stop shop’ has been launched to help combat the illegal fishing trade.
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 & 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.
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