News
September 14, 2011
A renowned Canadian scientist speaks about EU fisheries reform at the European Parliament
On 13 September, Dr. Daniel Pauly, the Director of the Fisheries Centre at University of British Columbia in Canada and Principal Investigator of the Sea Around Us Project , gave an introductory summary of his latest work on the global spread of fisheries and how his findings are illuminating the pressing need for the European Union to manage its fisheries more effectively.
September 13, 2011
ENVI requests competence on CFP reform
Today, the Environment Committee (ENVI) in the European Parliament requested Associated Committee status on CFP reform, referring to the strong environmental focus of the proposal.
September 9, 2011
The State of European Fish Stocks in 2011
On September 8, the second annual meeting was hosted by the Commission in Brussels, moderated by Lowri Evans, Director General for DG Mare. The focus of the meeting was on the state of European fish stocks, as presented by scientific experts, and the way the EU should react to scientific based assessments and uncertainties. The meeting was the last opportunity for inputs to be made by stakeholders before the TACs are set for 2012.
September 9, 2011
Stakeholder meeting takes place in Copenhagen to discuss the CFP reform proposals
The Commission “Blue team” visit to the Ministry in Copenhagen took place on the 8th September. Representatives of the EC presented their proposals for the CFP reform and invited approximately 25 Danish stakeholders to ask questions and pass comment.
September 2, 2011
WWF Baltic Sea Seminar – planning for a better future
The 9th annual seminar awarded Axel Wenblad, former head of the Swedish National Board of Fisheries (Fiskeriverket), with their leadership award for his work on the new proposed Swedish legislation for Marine Spatial Planning and Regulation. Also, the WWF Baltic Sea scorecard for 2011 was launched, which evaluates how successful each of the Baltic countries have been in implementing the environmental agreements and conventions which they have signed up to.
September 2, 2011
Froese and Quaas exploring management scenarios of eastern Baltic cod
In a recent article published in Marine Ecology Progress Series the German scientists Rainer Froese and Martin Quaas suggest that current exploitation levels should be kept for several years, or alternatively that the fishery is closed for 2 years in order to achieve MSY by 2015.
September 2, 2011
European Commission developing multi species management plan for the Baltic Sea
According to DG MARE staff the Commission is currently planning to develop a multi species plan for the Baltic Sea, including pelagic and demersal species.
August 18, 2011
Deep sea species and ecosystems: worth saving?
For the first time ever, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will conduct an open review of national and regional actions to protect deep-sea species and ecosystems— beyond national jurisdiction— from the harmful impacts of bottom fishing. This open review is scheduled to take place at UN headquarters in New York, on 15-16 September, 2011.
August 15, 2011
New management plan for the Baltic salmon released
On 12 August, after a long preparation process, the European Commission finally tabled the anticipated proposal for a new management plan for the Baltic salmon.
August 4, 2011
‘Oceans for Sale’- Greenpeace ranks retailers in Poland
Published today, in their report 'Oceans for Sale', Greenpeace ranks nine largest retailers of fish and seafood products in Poland for the third time since 2008. Some improvements have been noted in terms of the sourcing strategies and the quality of fish and seafood products. The aim of the ranking is to draw attention to overfishing and the problem of poor management of marine resources.