New plan to save Doñana highlight of global wetlands celebration
Spain’s Doñana National Park, a historic wetland now dangerously isolated by strawberry farms, is the centrepiece of today’s World Wetlands Day celebrations.
Green economy will help fight climate change
New figures released today show that moving to a “green” global economy could not only protect the planet from the worst effects of climate change but is surprisingly affordable.
Battered sharks get critical listing
Four of the most commercially valuable sharks - one a staple of fish and chips - have just been listed as being of conservation concern by the International Convention on Migratory Species. WWF has actively lobbied for this recognition
Tuna commission comes up with "a disgrace, not a decision"
The commission tasked with preventing a collapse of the Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery today opted for catch quotas still far higher than its own scientists recommend and leaving industrial fleets free to scoop up tuna at the height of its spawning period.
Thousands join bluefin tuna boycott
Close to 16,000 citizens from 149 countries have signed up to join numerous restaurants, retailers and chefs in boycotting Mediterranean bluefin tuna – until stocks have recovered and the fishery is properly controlled and managed.
Europe sits on damning bluefin tuna report
A European fisheries report demonstrating continuing widespread infringements by bluefin tuna fleets despite increased fleet surveillance in the Mediterranean has been delayed until after the conclusion of next week's key international tuna commission meeting to decide on a new management regime for the fishery.
Italian fishers and Spanish legislators add to pressure for action on tuna
Pressure for dramatic action to safeguard the Mediterranean's dwindling bluefin tuna stocks continued to mount last week when Italian fishers endorsed a fishing moratorium as “the lesser of all evils” and Spanish legislators called on their government to take the lead in establishing sanctuaries in key tuna spawning areas.
Spain, Japan back bluefin tuna ban
Key fishing state Spain and key tuna market Japan joined with a majority of other countries to back closing the Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna fishery until it can be brought under control and establishing protected areas in the main breeding grounds.
Stronger European climate action could have €25 billion health benefit
Health savings of up to 25 billion euros could be achieved every year in Europe if the European Union immediately opted for stronger climate policies, says a new study published by health and environment NGOs.
Future of Cod on Newfoundland’s Grand Banks: Decisions in Spain Next Week Could Affect European Distant Water Fleets
A pulse of three to four year old cod showing up on the southern Grand Banks may represent NAFO’s last chance to rebuild this severely depleted population. At its 2008 Annual Meeting, being held in Vigo Spain, from September 22-26, NAFO will make decisions on catch levels for fisheries with high cod bycatch that will likely determine the fate of cod on the southern Grand Banks.