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EU ministers set cautious Baltic fish quotas amid fear over Russian hauls
Fisheries ministers have agreed to maintain low fishing quotas for most fish stocks in the highly polluted Baltic Sea but concerns grow over the presence of Russian vessels, which might exploit the reduced opportunities for EU fishers.
How are fish farmers adapting to climate change?
In partnership with Copernicus
In this episode of Climate Now, we ask how fish farmers in the Mediterranean are adapting to climate change. Warmer water temperatures and lower oxygen levels can hit production hard, so scientists are working with aquaculture experts in Greece to find solutions.
Externalising migration does not work, says liberal MEP Al-Sahlani
Outsourcing the management of migration is not the direction to go, according to the liberal MEP from Sweden.
EU top court upholds cancellation of EU-Morocco trade deals
The EU institutions’ consultations with the people of the Western Sahara were insufficient to establish their consent to deals which concerned them, the court said.
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Entangled humpback whale freed after four-day rescue operation
The whale was found with several lines and floats tangled around its head and midsection, likely accumulated over a period of months.
Three killed after boat capsizes off Portuguese coast
Seven people remain missing after the boat, named as the Virgem Dolorosa, overturned north of Lisbon.
Beat them or eat them? What would you do with an invasive species?
Should we beat them, or eat them? In this episode of Ocean Calls, we’re embarking on a journey to unravel the mysteries of invasive species in EU waters. They unsettle the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, so what can we do about them?
Scientific work with fishers shaping future of Malta's marine sector
In partnership with the European Commission
The fishing sector accounts for just 1% of Malta's GDP and employs 1000 fishers. But with fishing deeply linked to the nation's identity, collaboration between Maltese fishers and scientists is helping to shape the growth of the fishing sector and future of Malta's marine ecosystem.
Interview: Malta's fishing sector buoyed by scientific observation
In partnership with the European Commission
Luca Pisani, a marine biologist at Aquatic Resources Malta, emphasises the importance of maintaining a strong working relationship with fishermen who welcome scientists like him aboard their ships.
Can huge levels of overfishing globally be reversed - and how?
In this episode of Ocean Calls, we're looking at what caused the now chronic problem of overfishing both globally and in Europe, and what is being done to improve the situation by both the EU and other organisations.
Meet the people working in Europe's small-scale fisheries
In this episode of Ocean Calls, we hear from the people behind the fish on your plate. They are often overlooked, but play a crucial role in Europe's fishing industry.
Seaweed farming: a new lifeline for fishers facing declining catches
In partnership with the European Commission
Seaweed has long been considered a healthy and enriching delicacy in many cultures. But with fish stocks under pressure it's becoming an important alternative source of revenue to traditional fishing and aquaculture in Europe.
Interview: the EU Algae initiative helps fishers become ocean farmers
In partnership with the European Commission
Despite marine management efforts over decades Europe's fish stocks are still under pressure. The EU is supporting fishers turning to seaweed farming as an alternative livelihood.
Where is your fish from and is it really what you think it is?
It may be the case that the fish on your plate isn't what it claims to be. Such fraud is thought to be widespread, and In this episode of Ocean Calls we're exploring transparency and traceability, asking what the EU is doing to make sure you get what you paid for.
Understanding hake's remarkable recovery in the Atlantic
In partnership with the European Commission
The hake population in the waters of Northwestern Europe has recovered spectacularly over the past 20 years. What's behind this remarkable rebound and how might this success story be repeated elsewhere?
Interview: How Europe’s swift action saved commercial hake stocks
In partnership with the European Commission
Persistent overfishing in European seas led to the decline of many fish species in the 1990s. However, efforts to restore hake populations to sustainable levels in recent decades have proven successful.
Net gains: how Pacific Island states are securing the future of tuna
In partnership with the European Commission
The largest tuna fishery in the world is also the most sustainable. How do the small island states of the Pacific prevent overfishing, develop their economies, and prepare for the imminent effects of climate change? Our report from the Marshall Islands.
Interview: How do the Marshall Islands safeguard their tuna stocks?
In partnership with the European Commission
The director of the state's Marine Resources Authority highlighted the crucial role that vessel inspections and data play in protecting this vital resource.
Mixed reactions to fishing ban in the Bay of Biscay
The measure to protect dolphins could cause the price of fish to rise and put people out of a job, many fear.
After the tsunami: Japan’s fishing communities look to the future
In partnership with The Government of Japan
The earthquake and tsunami of 2011 hit Japan hard. More than a decade on, Euronews travels to the country’s northeastern Tohoku region to find out how fishing communities are bouncing back.