Now playing Next Ocean How Europe helps tackle illegal fishing in the Western Indian Ocean IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION The ample fish stocks of the Western Indian Ocean provide livelihoods to coastal communities. But this hard-to-control area has become a hotspot for illegal fishing that's now endangering the marine ecosystem. 21/06/2022
Now playing Next Ocean Fish, vital to Seychelles, are threatened by illegal vessels IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Fish provide food and livelihoods to Seychelles residents - but boats from far and wide are a growing threat 21/06/2022
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Now playing Next Ocean Managing non-Indigenous species in the Mediterranean Sea IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Hundreds of new species have invaded the Mediterranean Sea, altering local biodiversity and disrupting fisheries. Ocean looks at both the problems and opportunities presented by their arrival. 31/05/2022
Now playing Next Ocean "When an ecosystem is disturbed, it gets unbalanced." IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Hundreds of non-indigenous species have invaded the Mediterranean Sea over the past few decades. Ocean speaks to Professor Costas Batargias from the University of Patras about the reasons behind this rising number of non-native species. 31/05/2022
Now playing Next Ocean Europe's endangered eels: what's been done to save a miraculous creature IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Ocean takes a look at what's been done to help protect Europe's dwindling eel stocks. 29/04/2022
Now playing Next Ocean Scarybirds fly to the rescue of endangered species IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Researchers seek new ways to reduce the environmental impact of fishing 26/04/2022
Now playing Next Ocean “Microplastics are everywhere” researchers warn IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Recent studies revealed evidence of microscopic plastic particles in the internal organs and blood of "almost all people tested", raising new concerns about the potential impact of microplastics on human health — and on marine life. 26/04/2022
Now playing Next Ocean Why is ocean literacy key to protecting our marine ecosystems? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Ocean travels to Malta and the Netherlands to meet the enthusiasts attempting to raise public awareness about the health of our seas and the marine environment. 22/02/2022
Now playing Next Ocean 'Every second breath you take comes from the ocean,' says expert IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION "If it wasn't for the ocean, climate change would be much worse because of higher CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere," says Malta's Ocean Ambassador Alan Deidun. 22/02/2022
Now playing Next euronews WITNESS "Nothing, there’s nothing": Senegal’s plummeting fish stocks drive migrant surge to Europe In this edition of Witness, Euronews' Valerie Gauriat takes us to Senegal, to see how the depletion of fish stocks which they blame on chinese and european vessels, is prompting many young people to risk all to get to Europe. 11/02/2022
Now playing Next Nature Iceland to end whaling by 2024 after fall in demand, authorities say Demand for whale meat has decreased dramatically due to criticism from animal rights activists and environmentalists, concerns about toxins in the meat, and a shrinking market. 05/02/2022
Now playing Next Ocean Where's the catch? The fishery surveys keeping our seas sustainable IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION In this episode, Ocean joins a fishery survey team in the Atlantic collecting data aimed at ensuring the future health of seas and fisheries. 25/01/2022
Now playing Next Ocean Fishery surveys: the science behind fishing quotas IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Ocean speaks to Marine Institute scientist David Stokes about the vital role fishery surveys plan in conserving our seas. 25/01/2022
Now playing Next no comment Indian villages fish collectively during the Bhogali Bihu harvest festival Hundreds of villagers take part in a traditional collective fishing event during the Bhogali Bihu celebrations at Goroimari Lake in Panbari, around 50 kilometres (31 miles) from Guwahati, to mark the end of the harvesting season in India's northeastern Assam state. 13/01/2022
Now playing Next Climate Bleached coral reefs can still provide millions with nutritious food Despite the devastating natural consequences, the fish that live on bleached coral reefs are still full of essential vitamins and minerals. 09/01/2022
Now playing Next Ocean These are the deals attempting to make global fishing more sustainable IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION In this episode, Ocean explores so-called Sustainable Fishery Partnership Agreements. Deals between the EU and third countries ultimately designed to make fishing practices more sustainable and boost economic growth. 21/12/2021
Now playing Next Ocean Fighting illegal fishing: the deal helping to close 'the black hole in the sea' IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION West Africa has been called "the black hole in the sea" due to the amount of illegal fishing that takes place there. A deal between the EU and Ivory Coast aims to significantly reduce that. To find out more, Ocean spoke to the EU's ambassador to the country. 21/12/2021
Now playing Next Ocean Europe tries to save the eel population as numbers reach historic low IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION For millions of years, eels have been migrating from the Atlantic ocean into European rivers. Today the eel population has fallen to a historic low. But scientists, industry, NGOs and regulators are working together to restore stocks. 30/11/2021
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