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With the decline of the blue crab fisheries of Chesapeake Bay on the US Atlantic coast, the growing demand for this delicacy has turned to the Philippines. To increase the supply local fishers have been turning to more indiscriminate methods such as botton trawling and dynamite fishing. WWF is encouraging the fishers to make their trade sustainable by introducing MSC certification.
13 key Mediterranean marine areas in need of protection
WWF, the conservation organization, today released results of a new study highlighting the 13 most important areas in need of protection in the Mediterranean sea, and urged governments to commit to the protection and sustainable management of at least 10% of the surface of marine and coastal areas in the region over the next 10 years.
World's Marine Reserves Under-Protected
WWF, the conservation organization, today called on governments and local communities around the world to mark World Oceans Day by committing themselves to finding new ways to protect the world's vital marine resources.
South Pacific skeletons
Rising sea temperatures brought on by global warming are transforming some of the world's most beautiful coral reefs into white graveyards, as this eyewitness report graphically shows
Pleasing the tourists and saving the fish
The growing popularity of an idyllic corner of Zanzibar has put pressure on the marine eco-system that will only be relieved if the local community and the government can achieve a balance between short-term gain and the long-term conservation of natural resources
WWF calls for action to save the wild salmon
As government representatives gathered in Canada this week in the lead-up to the 17th North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) meeting, WWF, the conservation organization, called for decisive action to save the wild Atlantic salmon from extinction.
WWF welcomes fisheries eco-label
WWF, the conservation organization, has welcomed today's launch of the first seafood products certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) as a major step forward for consumers and the marine environment.
Japanese fleet returns from Whale Sanctuary with 389 minkes
WWF, the conservation organisation, today called on Japan to make this season of scientific whaling its last. The call comes as the Japanese whaling fleet returns home with 389 minke whales on board from the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary around Antarctica.
WWF Welcomes Decision on European Fishing Quotas
WWF welcoms the decision to reduce fishing quotas but calls for more measures to tackle overfishing.
Argentinean Fisheries Crisis Highlights Need for WTO Action
WWF calls on governments attending the WTO meeting in Seattle to halt subsidies that drive overfishing.