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Euroviews. The EU’s Green Deal plans to restore nature must include our largest ecosystem - the ocean ǀ View

While we appreciate that all-night EU AGRIFISH negotiations may necessitate tough political decisions, agreeing to continue overfishing is in the long-term interest of no-one - least of all the fishing industry - and should be lamented, not celebrated.

Ocean

How Belgium is training the fishermen of tomorrow

In partnership with the European Commission

Join us in this immersive 360° experience onboard "Broodwinner" - a 29 metre beam trawler built in 1967 and used to train young fishermen in Belgium.

Ocean

Family-run fisheries struggle as new generation casts net wider

In partnership with the European Commission

For generations fishing has been a respected trade and a traditional way of life for many families across Europe. But today, the number of local fishers is dwindling.

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Sea Shepherd brings dead dolphins to central Paris to make their point

They say certain fishing methods are seeing the dolphins accidentally killed.

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Europe News

EU fish quota quarrel - ministers hail deal, NGOs slam overfishing

After all night talks, EU agricultural ministers said they had reached a balanced agreement that respected the environment and socio-economic sustainability. NGOs like Our Fish believe EU countries put short-term economic interests ahead of the health of their waters.

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Ice fishing season kicks off in China's Changan Lake

Changan Lake fishermen are safeguarding a Mongolian tradition of paying homage to the lake and awakening the fishing net.

Norway

Euroviews. Depleted fish stocks can’t wait. The EU and Norway need to commit to ending overfishing now ǀ View

EU-Norway consultations consistently result in agreements to continue overfishing. This is in no small part due to a bewilderingly flawed approach: by assuming the scientific advice for maximum sustainable catches as a starting point and then negotiating upwards.

Europe News

The Brief: Von der Leyen changes controversial portfolio

After receiving criticism for the Protecting our European way of life portfolio, the president-elect has changed the title less than one month before she is due to take office.

Ocean

Protecting life in the Arctic seas

In partnership with the European Commission

Climate change is making Arctic waters more accessible to vessels, raising the controversial prospect of industrial-scale fishing. Here's how world countries came together to protect the fragile Arctic ecosystem - for now.

Ocean

Mapping the Arctic sea life

In partnership with the European Commission

"If you start fishing, you can destroy the ecosystem, or the balance of the organisms." This MOSAiC expedition scientist is mapping the hidden Arctic sea life

Taste

Discover the art of the surimi masters in Odawara

In partnership with Taste of Japan

In Japanese, its name means chopped fish. But the Surimi that has been produced in Japan for a millennium is nothing like the industrial sticks sold in Europe.

Ocean

The invisible women of Europe's fishing industry

In partnership with the European Commission

Women play a key role in fishing and aquaculture, but often their work remains unrecognised and underpaid

Ocean

The woman challenging stereotypes in Europe's fishing industry

In partnership with the European Commission

Cultural stereotypes are why many women avoid working on large, commercial fishing vessels

World

Recycling fish waste into leather

On this episode of Inspire Africa, Jerry Bambi works with fishermen, and tells the story of how fish waste is being recycled into leather in Morocco.

Japan

Japan to restart commercial whaling

Japan is to resume commercial whaling in July after leaving the International Whaling Commission

Ocean

Tide turns for an Italian coastal wasteland

In partnership with the European Commission

In less than 20 years, an Italian coastal area has transformed itself from a lawless wasteland into an international success story.

Ocean

Sea change: how one small stretch of coastline in Italy transformed itself

In partnership with the European Commission

A stretch of coastline in southern Italy is leading the way in sustainability – with some surprising benefits.

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Urban fly fishing is reeling in anglers to Dubai

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Normally known for its skyscrapers and hotels, Dubai now houses the first urban fly fishing experience in the Middle East. Check it out in this feature of Adventures.

Ocean

Danish fisheries take back control

In partnership with the European Commission

Small scale fisheries in Denmark are thriving after being threatened out of existence over the past decade.

Ocean

How small scale fisheries saved Danish fishing communities

In partnership with the European Commission

How cooperatives helped small scale Danish fisheries save their communities.