Publications
05 Jul 2007
Fuelling the threat for sustainable fisheries in Europe
The study shows the dramatic impacts of fuel subsidies, granted by EU Member States to the fishing industry, on fish stocks and marine ecosystems. » Read more
05 Jul 2007
WWF opposes reintroduction of fuel subsidies in the fisheries sector
While supposedly intended to cut down on unnecessary bureaucracy, the proposed regulation on aiding the fisheries sector would allow EU fishing enterprises to receive significant and potentially harmful subsidies. » Read more
25 Jun 2007
Smart Investments in the fishing sector
Public spending is crucial for fishermen and fishing communities to adapt to a fast changing world. » Read more
08 Jun 2007
Leading role for the EU in fighting Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU)
Although the EU has engaged in the fight against IUU for more than 10 years, continued and persistent illegal fishing by nationals of Member States continues to prevail. This constitutes a serious threat to the sustainable management of fisheries in Europe and around the world.
» Read more
27 Apr 2007
"Could Try Harder" - Green 10 mid-term review of the European Commission
Environmental groups issued a critical verdict on the Commission’s record in protecting and improving Europe’s environment during the first half of its term in office, and laid out a series of recommendations for its remaining 2½ years. » Read more
13 Apr 2007
Catching On? Trade-related Measures as a Fisheries Management Tool
This report examines the experience of regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs)
with the use of trade-related measures. » Read more
29 Mar 2007
Mediterranean bluefin tuna - the consequences of collapse
In May 2007 the annual Mediterranean bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) fishing season will begin, amid concerns that the size of official quotas, illegal fishing, and fishing during the spawning season could hasten the collapse of the bluefin stock in the area. » Read more
26 Mar 2007
The Maximum Sustainable Yield objective in Fisheries
WWF is publishing a study conducted by Dr. Sydney Holt, which evaluates the policy objective of "Maximum Sustainable Yield" (MSY) for Fisheries management. » Read more
20 Mar 2007
Manifesto for a European Maritime Policy
WWF has published a manifesto to call for the adoption of a maritime policy which protects our ocean and seas from further decline. » Read more
27 Feb 2007
Implementation of Ecosystem-Based Management in Marine Capture Fisheries - case studies
These case studies from WWF's marine ecoregions illustrate the steps in an approach to managing human maritime activities known as ecosystem-based management (EBM). » Read more
