Oceana in Europe
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🌊 For the Oceans 🌊 Working to protect the ocean through efforts to #BanBottomTrawling #EndOverfishing #FightIllegalFishing
🔗https://europe.oceana.org/
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Deep-sea life in the Mediterranean doesn’t get a second chance.
We’re calling on @ec.europa.eu and the @fao.org to extend the #BottomTrawling ban to at least 800m and give these fragile ecosystems the protection they deserve. #DefendTheDeep
We’re calling on @ec.europa.eu and the @fao.org to extend the #BottomTrawling ban to at least 800m and give these fragile ecosystems the protection they deserve. #DefendTheDeep
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Deep-sea life in the Mediterranean doesn’t get a second chance.
We’re calling on @ec.europa.eu and the @fao.org to extend the #BottomTrawling ban to at least 800m and give these fragile ecosystems the protection they deserve. #DefendTheDeep
We’re calling on @ec.europa.eu and the @fao.org to extend the #BottomTrawling ban to at least 800m and give these fragile ecosystems the protection they deserve. #DefendTheDeep
Join us for our upcoming event on seafood transparency at the
@europarl.europa.eu, where policymakers, investigators, NGOs, consumers, chefs & industry will discuss how to strengthen transparency across the sector.
➡️ form.jotform.com/253162660452...
@europarl.europa.eu, where policymakers, investigators, NGOs, consumers, chefs & industry will discuss how to strengthen transparency across the sector.
➡️ form.jotform.com/253162660452...
December 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Join us for our upcoming event on seafood transparency at the
@europarl.europa.eu, where policymakers, investigators, NGOs, consumers, chefs & industry will discuss how to strengthen transparency across the sector.
➡️ form.jotform.com/253162660452...
@europarl.europa.eu, where policymakers, investigators, NGOs, consumers, chefs & industry will discuss how to strengthen transparency across the sector.
➡️ form.jotform.com/253162660452...
EU decision-makers are on a mission to roll back vital nature laws.
🚨 Across Europe we’re seeing fewer fish stocks, bycatch of endangered species, and declining marine habitats.
These laws need no fixing; they need enforcing. #HandsOffNature!
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🚨 Across Europe we’re seeing fewer fish stocks, bycatch of endangered species, and declining marine habitats.
These laws need no fixing; they need enforcing. #HandsOffNature!
More 👉 wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/eu...
December 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
EU decision-makers are on a mission to roll back vital nature laws.
🚨 Across Europe we’re seeing fewer fish stocks, bycatch of endangered species, and declining marine habitats.
These laws need no fixing; they need enforcing. #HandsOffNature!
More 👉 wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/eu...
🚨 Across Europe we’re seeing fewer fish stocks, bycatch of endangered species, and declining marine habitats.
These laws need no fixing; they need enforcing. #HandsOffNature!
More 👉 wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/eu...
🐟 Europe can’t afford to keep wasting fish at sea.
Highgrading is illegal, harmful to ecosystems, and unfair to honest fishers, yet it often goes unseen.
This waste puts huge pressure on marine ecosystems and with almost no risk of getting caught, the practice continues.🌊
@ejfoundation.org
Highgrading is illegal, harmful to ecosystems, and unfair to honest fishers, yet it often goes unseen.
This waste puts huge pressure on marine ecosystems and with almost no risk of getting caught, the practice continues.🌊
@ejfoundation.org
December 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🐟 Europe can’t afford to keep wasting fish at sea.
Highgrading is illegal, harmful to ecosystems, and unfair to honest fishers, yet it often goes unseen.
This waste puts huge pressure on marine ecosystems and with almost no risk of getting caught, the practice continues.🌊
@ejfoundation.org
Highgrading is illegal, harmful to ecosystems, and unfair to honest fishers, yet it often goes unseen.
This waste puts huge pressure on marine ecosystems and with almost no risk of getting caught, the practice continues.🌊
@ejfoundation.org
🚨Oceana reports to authorities 50 concerning cases of Spanish fishing vessels for switching off their geolocation systems at sea. This practice is prohibited for European fishing vessels, unless there are safety risks, such as cases of piracy.
Read more: europe.oceana.org/reports/why-...
Read more: europe.oceana.org/reports/why-...
December 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
🚨Oceana reports to authorities 50 concerning cases of Spanish fishing vessels for switching off their geolocation systems at sea. This practice is prohibited for European fishing vessels, unless there are safety risks, such as cases of piracy.
Read more: europe.oceana.org/reports/why-...
Read more: europe.oceana.org/reports/why-...
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🐟 Lessons from across the globe to reduce discards and protect fisheries
This morning, speakers at our webinar “How to implement discard bans: International perspectives”, co-hosted with @oceanaeurope.bsky.social, discussed the challenges and lessons learned from discard bans in their countries.
This morning, speakers at our webinar “How to implement discard bans: International perspectives”, co-hosted with @oceanaeurope.bsky.social, discussed the challenges and lessons learned from discard bans in their countries.
December 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
🐟 Lessons from across the globe to reduce discards and protect fisheries
This morning, speakers at our webinar “How to implement discard bans: International perspectives”, co-hosted with @oceanaeurope.bsky.social, discussed the challenges and lessons learned from discard bans in their countries.
This morning, speakers at our webinar “How to implement discard bans: International perspectives”, co-hosted with @oceanaeurope.bsky.social, discussed the challenges and lessons learned from discard bans in their countries.
🦑 Did you know that the squid we eat can come from regions that are notorious for illegal fishing & human rights abuses?
Oceana's recent investigation shows that many squid products sold in the EU lack basic information such as species & origin.
Consumers deserve to know more:
Oceana's recent investigation shows that many squid products sold in the EU lack basic information such as species & origin.
Consumers deserve to know more:
December 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
🦑 Did you know that the squid we eat can come from regions that are notorious for illegal fishing & human rights abuses?
Oceana's recent investigation shows that many squid products sold in the EU lack basic information such as species & origin.
Consumers deserve to know more:
Oceana's recent investigation shows that many squid products sold in the EU lack basic information such as species & origin.
Consumers deserve to know more:
⏰ Last chance! Our webinar “How to implement discard bans: International perspectives” starts soon. Co-hosted by @ejfoundation.org & @oceanaeurope.bsky.social, we’ll dig into how discard bans bans work elsewhere outside the EU, and what the EU can learn.
➡️ events.teams.microsoft.com/event/193b2d...
➡️ events.teams.microsoft.com/event/193b2d...
December 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
⏰ Last chance! Our webinar “How to implement discard bans: International perspectives” starts soon. Co-hosted by @ejfoundation.org & @oceanaeurope.bsky.social, we’ll dig into how discard bans bans work elsewhere outside the EU, and what the EU can learn.
➡️ events.teams.microsoft.com/event/193b2d...
➡️ events.teams.microsoft.com/event/193b2d...
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🚨 Webinar: “How to implement discard bans: International perspectives”
Co-hosted with @oceanaeurope.bsky.social, experts will discuss how discard bans are implemented outside of the EU and reflect on how the EU can implement its own ban.
Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Co-hosted with @oceanaeurope.bsky.social, experts will discuss how discard bans are implemented outside of the EU and reflect on how the EU can implement its own ban.
Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🚨 Webinar: “How to implement discard bans: International perspectives”
Co-hosted with @oceanaeurope.bsky.social, experts will discuss how discard bans are implemented outside of the EU and reflect on how the EU can implement its own ban.
Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Co-hosted with @oceanaeurope.bsky.social, experts will discuss how discard bans are implemented outside of the EU and reflect on how the EU can implement its own ban.
Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
EU citizens expect #MarineProtectedAreas to be protected from destructive fishing.
Six months after NGOs filed a legal complaint, we urge @ec.europa.eu to enforce the law and Commissioner Kadis to end destructive #BottomTrawling in MPAs via the #EUOceanPact.
➡️ europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
Six months after NGOs filed a legal complaint, we urge @ec.europa.eu to enforce the law and Commissioner Kadis to end destructive #BottomTrawling in MPAs via the #EUOceanPact.
➡️ europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
December 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
EU citizens expect #MarineProtectedAreas to be protected from destructive fishing.
Six months after NGOs filed a legal complaint, we urge @ec.europa.eu to enforce the law and Commissioner Kadis to end destructive #BottomTrawling in MPAs via the #EUOceanPact.
➡️ europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
Six months after NGOs filed a legal complaint, we urge @ec.europa.eu to enforce the law and Commissioner Kadis to end destructive #BottomTrawling in MPAs via the #EUOceanPact.
➡️ europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
This #GivingTuesday, make waves in more ways than one.
✍ Sign a petition
📣 Share the message
🌊 Become a Wavemaker with Oceana
🎁 Make a donation
Every action protects the ocean. Give your support today!
➡️ bit.ly/4ixHbAZ
✍ Sign a petition
📣 Share the message
🌊 Become a Wavemaker with Oceana
🎁 Make a donation
Every action protects the ocean. Give your support today!
➡️ bit.ly/4ixHbAZ
December 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM
This #GivingTuesday, make waves in more ways than one.
✍ Sign a petition
📣 Share the message
🌊 Become a Wavemaker with Oceana
🎁 Make a donation
Every action protects the ocean. Give your support today!
➡️ bit.ly/4ixHbAZ
✍ Sign a petition
📣 Share the message
🌊 Become a Wavemaker with Oceana
🎁 Make a donation
Every action protects the ocean. Give your support today!
➡️ bit.ly/4ixHbAZ
🌊Marine protected areas aren’t always as “protected” as they sound.
Spain is still allowing destructive #BottomTrawling inside these sites, and that’s why we, together with @clienteartheur.bsky.social, are taking the Government to court. #ProtectedMeansProtected #30x30
Learn more📽️⤵️
Spain is still allowing destructive #BottomTrawling inside these sites, and that’s why we, together with @clienteartheur.bsky.social, are taking the Government to court. #ProtectedMeansProtected #30x30
Learn more📽️⤵️
December 1, 2025 at 11:25 AM
🌊Marine protected areas aren’t always as “protected” as they sound.
Spain is still allowing destructive #BottomTrawling inside these sites, and that’s why we, together with @clienteartheur.bsky.social, are taking the Government to court. #ProtectedMeansProtected #30x30
Learn more📽️⤵️
Spain is still allowing destructive #BottomTrawling inside these sites, and that’s why we, together with @clienteartheur.bsky.social, are taking the Government to court. #ProtectedMeansProtected #30x30
Learn more📽️⤵️
NEW @fao.org GFCM report on the State of Mediterranean & Black Sea Fisheries is out.
#Overfishing is declining, from 87% in 2013 to 52% in 2023, the lowest in recent decades & biomass is up 25%. A sign that progress is real, but challenges remain.
➡️ openknowledge.fao.org/items/09ce19...
#Overfishing is declining, from 87% in 2013 to 52% in 2023, the lowest in recent decades & biomass is up 25%. A sign that progress is real, but challenges remain.
➡️ openknowledge.fao.org/items/09ce19...
November 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
NEW @fao.org GFCM report on the State of Mediterranean & Black Sea Fisheries is out.
#Overfishing is declining, from 87% in 2013 to 52% in 2023, the lowest in recent decades & biomass is up 25%. A sign that progress is real, but challenges remain.
➡️ openknowledge.fao.org/items/09ce19...
#Overfishing is declining, from 87% in 2013 to 52% in 2023, the lowest in recent decades & biomass is up 25%. A sign that progress is real, but challenges remain.
➡️ openknowledge.fao.org/items/09ce19...
We were at the @fao.org GFCM annual meeting urging stronger deep-sea protection in the Mediterranean. Pilot projects show the costs for fishers are minimal, yet countries missed a key chance to act.
The EU must lead & extend the trawl ban to at least 800m by 2026. #DefendTheDeep
The EU must lead & extend the trawl ban to at least 800m by 2026. #DefendTheDeep
November 28, 2025 at 9:29 AM
We were at the @fao.org GFCM annual meeting urging stronger deep-sea protection in the Mediterranean. Pilot projects show the costs for fishers are minimal, yet countries missed a key chance to act.
The EU must lead & extend the trawl ban to at least 800m by 2026. #DefendTheDeep
The EU must lead & extend the trawl ban to at least 800m by 2026. #DefendTheDeep
NEW OCEANA STUDY: 🦑Half of the squid products analysed in Brussels & Milan lack basic consumer information.
🧬DNA tests show that many came from high-risk fisheries linked to illegal fishing & labour abuses.
We need clear labels on all seafood products. europe.oceana.org/reports/the-...
🧬DNA tests show that many came from high-risk fisheries linked to illegal fishing & labour abuses.
We need clear labels on all seafood products. europe.oceana.org/reports/the-...
November 27, 2025 at 9:28 AM
NEW OCEANA STUDY: 🦑Half of the squid products analysed in Brussels & Milan lack basic consumer information.
🧬DNA tests show that many came from high-risk fisheries linked to illegal fishing & labour abuses.
We need clear labels on all seafood products. europe.oceana.org/reports/the-...
🧬DNA tests show that many came from high-risk fisheries linked to illegal fishing & labour abuses.
We need clear labels on all seafood products. europe.oceana.org/reports/the-...
Six months after the #OceanPact, where the EU committed to tackle flags of convenience, we call on the
@ec.europa.eu and Commissioner Costas Kadis to act: publish the study on the impact of this practice and ensure that EU Member States monitor foreign ownership of fishing vessels.
@ec.europa.eu and Commissioner Costas Kadis to act: publish the study on the impact of this practice and ensure that EU Member States monitor foreign ownership of fishing vessels.
November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Six months after the #OceanPact, where the EU committed to tackle flags of convenience, we call on the
@ec.europa.eu and Commissioner Costas Kadis to act: publish the study on the impact of this practice and ensure that EU Member States monitor foreign ownership of fishing vessels.
@ec.europa.eu and Commissioner Costas Kadis to act: publish the study on the impact of this practice and ensure that EU Member States monitor foreign ownership of fishing vessels.
🔎🌊What lies beneath Spain’s blue horizon? Oceana’s Ranger dives deep to reveal the unseen.
📽️Discover the some of these surprising findings!
📽️Discover the some of these surprising findings!
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
🔎🌊What lies beneath Spain’s blue horizon? Oceana’s Ranger dives deep to reveal the unseen.
📽️Discover the some of these surprising findings!
📽️Discover the some of these surprising findings!
One bottom trawl. That’s all it takes to destroy decades of deep-sea life. The Mediterranean’s unique deep ecosystems deserve real protection.
It’s time for @fao.org GFCM and @ec.europa.eu to extend the deep-sea trawl ban to at least 800m. It’s time to #DefendTheDeep.
It’s time for @fao.org GFCM and @ec.europa.eu to extend the deep-sea trawl ban to at least 800m. It’s time to #DefendTheDeep.
November 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
One bottom trawl. That’s all it takes to destroy decades of deep-sea life. The Mediterranean’s unique deep ecosystems deserve real protection.
It’s time for @fao.org GFCM and @ec.europa.eu to extend the deep-sea trawl ban to at least 800m. It’s time to #DefendTheDeep.
It’s time for @fao.org GFCM and @ec.europa.eu to extend the deep-sea trawl ban to at least 800m. It’s time to #DefendTheDeep.
Small-scale fishers are vital for coastal economies, but still left behind when quotas are allocated.
The #CommonFisheriesPolicy recognises them, but EU countries fail to ensure fair access.
On #WorldFisheriesDay, we stand with small-scale fishers & call for fair quotas 🎣
The #CommonFisheriesPolicy recognises them, but EU countries fail to ensure fair access.
On #WorldFisheriesDay, we stand with small-scale fishers & call for fair quotas 🎣
November 21, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Small-scale fishers are vital for coastal economies, but still left behind when quotas are allocated.
The #CommonFisheriesPolicy recognises them, but EU countries fail to ensure fair access.
On #WorldFisheriesDay, we stand with small-scale fishers & call for fair quotas 🎣
The #CommonFisheriesPolicy recognises them, but EU countries fail to ensure fair access.
On #WorldFisheriesDay, we stand with small-scale fishers & call for fair quotas 🎣
🌊 We’re taking action against #BottomTrawling in marine protected areas.
Last year, we joined forces with @clientearth.bsky.social to take Spain to court for failing to protect their seas, but still nothing has changed.
#ProtectedMeansProtected
@clienteartheur.bsky.social
Last year, we joined forces with @clientearth.bsky.social to take Spain to court for failing to protect their seas, but still nothing has changed.
#ProtectedMeansProtected
@clienteartheur.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🌊 We’re taking action against #BottomTrawling in marine protected areas.
Last year, we joined forces with @clientearth.bsky.social to take Spain to court for failing to protect their seas, but still nothing has changed.
#ProtectedMeansProtected
@clienteartheur.bsky.social
Last year, we joined forces with @clientearth.bsky.social to take Spain to court for failing to protect their seas, but still nothing has changed.
#ProtectedMeansProtected
@clienteartheur.bsky.social
Our Executive Director @verampcoelho.bsky.social spoke at S&D's event on the future of the #CommonFisheriesPolicy at @europarl.europa.eu.
Our message: implement and enforce it. When applied, it delivers healthier stocks as well as better salaries, profits & more resilience for fishers.
Our message: implement and enforce it. When applied, it delivers healthier stocks as well as better salaries, profits & more resilience for fishers.
November 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Our Executive Director @verampcoelho.bsky.social spoke at S&D's event on the future of the #CommonFisheriesPolicy at @europarl.europa.eu.
Our message: implement and enforce it. When applied, it delivers healthier stocks as well as better salaries, profits & more resilience for fishers.
Our message: implement and enforce it. When applied, it delivers healthier stocks as well as better salaries, profits & more resilience for fishers.
NEW report shows most western Mediterranean trawlers are barely profitable due to overfishing & fleet overcapacity.
We call on 🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 to reduce the number of trawlers, rebuild fish populations, & support a transition to sustainable fishing. #WestMedMAP
➡️ europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
We call on 🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 to reduce the number of trawlers, rebuild fish populations, & support a transition to sustainable fishing. #WestMedMAP
➡️ europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
November 18, 2025 at 9:21 AM
NEW report shows most western Mediterranean trawlers are barely profitable due to overfishing & fleet overcapacity.
We call on 🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 to reduce the number of trawlers, rebuild fish populations, & support a transition to sustainable fishing. #WestMedMAP
➡️ europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
We call on 🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 to reduce the number of trawlers, rebuild fish populations, & support a transition to sustainable fishing. #WestMedMAP
➡️ europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
#BottomTrawling not only destroys habitats in MPAs, it also fuels the #ClimateCrisis by resuspending seabed carbon. Yet European governments still subsidise it.
Ahead of #COP30, it’s time to end this destructive practice.
Read Enric Sala's op-ed ➡️ euractiv.com/opinion/the-...
@euractiv.com
Ahead of #COP30, it’s time to end this destructive practice.
Read Enric Sala's op-ed ➡️ euractiv.com/opinion/the-...
@euractiv.com
The hidden deforestation beneath the waves | Euractiv
Tackling the carbon emissions of bottom trawling is a fast and effective way to forestall climate change while protecting our precious marine ecosystems. But despite the minimal returns, governments a...
euractiv.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#BottomTrawling not only destroys habitats in MPAs, it also fuels the #ClimateCrisis by resuspending seabed carbon. Yet European governments still subsidise it.
Ahead of #COP30, it’s time to end this destructive practice.
Read Enric Sala's op-ed ➡️ euractiv.com/opinion/the-...
@euractiv.com
Ahead of #COP30, it’s time to end this destructive practice.
Read Enric Sala's op-ed ➡️ euractiv.com/opinion/the-...
@euractiv.com
Last month, Spain announced the protection of five new marine protected areas.
One of these is the Mallorca Channel. It includes three seamounts and seabed habitats like bamboo coral forests, pockmarks and maërl beds. #INTEMARES
📸 Dive into our surveys: www.flickr.com/photos/ocean...
One of these is the Mallorca Channel. It includes three seamounts and seabed habitats like bamboo coral forests, pockmarks and maërl beds. #INTEMARES
📸 Dive into our surveys: www.flickr.com/photos/ocean...
Mallorca Channel Seamounts / Montañas submarinas del Canal de Mallorca
The most important seamounts in the Mallorca Channel, known as Émile Baudot, Ses Olives and Ausias March + INFO: europe.oceana.org/es/press-releases/oceana-celebra-el-anu...
Las principales montaña...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Last month, Spain announced the protection of five new marine protected areas.
One of these is the Mallorca Channel. It includes three seamounts and seabed habitats like bamboo coral forests, pockmarks and maërl beds. #INTEMARES
📸 Dive into our surveys: www.flickr.com/photos/ocean...
One of these is the Mallorca Channel. It includes three seamounts and seabed habitats like bamboo coral forests, pockmarks and maërl beds. #INTEMARES
📸 Dive into our surveys: www.flickr.com/photos/ocean...
Foreign-owned industrial fleets are illegally fishing in The Gambia, and the catch is ending up on EU markets via a Spanish-owned processing company, reports @damancini.bsky.social for @voxeurop.bsky.social.
Read the full story 🔗 voxeurop.eu/en/illegal-f...
Read the full story 🔗 voxeurop.eu/en/illegal-f...
The Gambia’s stolen catch: How Chinese trawlers feed Europe’s seafood market
In the waters off The Gambia, a ghost fleet of Chinese-owned trawlers continues to plunder the seabed, robbing Africa’s smallest mainland nation of its marine resources. Collisions with local artisana...
voxeurop.eu
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Foreign-owned industrial fleets are illegally fishing in The Gambia, and the catch is ending up on EU markets via a Spanish-owned processing company, reports @damancini.bsky.social for @voxeurop.bsky.social.
Read the full story 🔗 voxeurop.eu/en/illegal-f...
Read the full story 🔗 voxeurop.eu/en/illegal-f...