Denis Loctier
Ocean
Stabilising ecosystems in the Baltic Sea, the key to saving fish stocks
In partnership with the European Commission
Virginijus Sinkevičius, the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, explains that there is hope for the fishing industry in the Baltic Sea, but that starts with improving the water's health.
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The Black Sea predators helping local fishing communities thrive
In partnership with the European Commission
The invasive veined Rapa whelk has devastated bottom-dwelling populations of the Black Sea. This predator may threaten coastal waters all around Europe whilst also offering valuable employment in countries like Bulgaria, Romania and more.
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Cooperation and joint action help to ensure the health of the Black Sea
In partnership with the European Commission
BlackSea4Fish is a project contributing to the sustainable management of Black Sea fisheries by providing scientific and technical support to the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean. Its project coordinator tells euronews about its groundbreaking studies.
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Preserving fish stocks to help save fishermen's lives
In partnership with the European Commission
Reducing the hours fishermen spend at sea could be beneficial to depleted fishing stocks and help with their fatigue that is often the cause of accidents at sea. Ocean talks to a trade unionist in Emilia-Romagna to see what is being done to protect fishermen and fish.
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Is growing endangered marine species on land the key to saving them?
In partnership with the European Commission
Many marine species are facing serious threats from overfishing, pollution and climate change. Could aquaculture play a role in restoring the health of the seas? Discover an initiative helping sea anemone populations by growing them on land.
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The dumped munitions in our oceans causing serious pollution
In partnership with the European Commission
During the course of the 20th century, many countries routinely dumped munitions of all kinds and chemical weapons into the ocean to get rid of them. Today they are decaying and causing untold harm to the marine environment and human life.
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Can the blue bio-economy reduce pollution and create growth?
In partnership with the European Commission
Restoring the ocean and removing plastic pollution from its waters is paving the way for innovative technologies. Delving into its waters is allowing us to discover its hidden gems that can help with our health and even help our industries.
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The ticking environmental time bombs lying on Europe's seafloor
In partnership with the European Commission
Relic munitions and unexploded ordnance are a global problem, ubiquitously affecting European coastal waters. The risk of possible detonations and environmental contamination hinders the development of many sectors of the blue economy — including offshore energy, shipping, aquaculture and tourism.
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How can Europe’s fishing industry reduce its reliance on plastic?
In partnership with the European Commission
Could the ocean help us shake off our century-long addiction to oil? Could blue be the new black? New materials and technologies are bringing Europe's "blue economy" sectors closer to this goal.
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The ocean, a source of treatment for some of the world's worst diseases
In partnership with the European Commission
The ocean could hold the cure to the worst threats to public health. Researchers and experts are using some of the most unknown marine bioresources to make compounds to improve our health and they're doing so without damaging the sea.
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Protecting the sea gives glimmer of hope to fish stocks in the Adriatic
In partnership with the European Commission
Fish stocks in the Mediterranean Sea have dropped to alarming levels due to decades of overfishing. Coastal states fear an impending collapse of fisheries. But in a protected part of the Adriatic Sea between Croatia and Italy, fish populations are recovering. Is this the solution?
Ocean
What's the catch to the EU's fishing policies?
In partnership with the European Commission
How is the EU making sure that fish and seafood are caught in a sustainable way that protects the marine environment? Let's take a look at initiatives helping with traceability, quality and lowering illegal fishing.
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Sea to plate: how the EU is stopping any fishy business in our oceans
In partnership with the European Commission
How much do we know about the fish we eat? Find out more about the complex journey fish take to get to your plate and how the EU is ensuring its quality and safety on this edition of Ocean.
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European producers make a success of pollution-free aquaculture
In partnership with the European Commission
Among all European countries, Ireland is the leader in clean aquaculture, producing around 30 thousand tons of organically certified fish and shellfish every year, meanwhile, Hungary produces as much organic seafood as France or Denmark.
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