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International protection needed for coral used in jewelry – WWF, SeaWeb
Countries participating in a major endangered species trade conference in March must back better protections for red and pink coral, which are disappearing because of overfishing to make jewelry.
France calls for international tuna trade ban
France’s call for an international trade ban on endangered Atlantic bluefin tuna is a strong political commitment, but it falls well short of giving this endangered species the immediate protection it needs from overfishing.
French Guiana set to tackle bycatch
A new law requiring French Guianese shrimp fishers to use special devices that reduce unwanted fish catch will help better protect marine turtles and other vulnerable marine species in the region.
M&S partner with WWF-UK to make waves in seafood sustainability
Seafood is a growing market in the UK, and in the next decade the nation’s appetite for fish and shellfish is unlikely to diminish. But whilst an increasing number of people are aware of the health benefits of seafood, there are still concerns that UK consumers are failing to make the right choices when it comes to the sustainability of their seafood. M&S, one of the UK’s leading retailers is now helping to solve that problem by joining forces with the conservation organisation, WWF-UK to ensure its entire range of seafood products come from sustainable sources.
Private sector outlines plan to protect Coral Triangle
Seafood, travel and tourism operators in the Coral Triangle made a joint declaration reduce the impact of their businesses on the world’s most important marine region.
Seafood ecolabels under the spotlight in new WWF report
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) comes out on top in a new report commissioned by WWF that reveals poor performance among other assessed seafood ecolabelling schemes and calls for improvements across the board to strengthen their effectiveness.
Seafood ecolabels under the spotlight in new WWF report
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) comes out on top in a new report commissioned by WWF that reveals poor performance among other assessed seafood ecolabelling schemes and calls for improvements across the board to strengthen their effectiveness.
Pirate fishing: Global crackdown begins today
WWF welcomes new rules to stamp out illegal fishing activity • Good news for wildlife, consumers and legitimate fishing industry.
Sustainability standards completed for tilapia farming
Global standards addressing the negative impacts of tilapia farming on the environment and society have been finalized.
WWF Press Statement: EU Fisheries Council Conclusion
WWF welcomes yesterday’s decision by European Fisheries Ministers to allow North Sea governments to try a new system of catch quotas that will significantly reduce fish waste in the North Sea.
