Europe News 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. 04/10/2024
No Comment 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. 12/09/2024
World News Three killed after boat capsizes off Portuguese coast Seven people remain missing after the boat, named as the Virgem Dolorosa, overturned north of Lisbon. 03/07/2024
Ocean Calls 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? 27/06/2024
Ocean 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. 25/06/2024
Ocean 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. 25/06/2024
Ocean Calls 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. 13/06/2024
Ocean Calls 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. 30/05/2024
Ocean 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. 28/05/2024
Ocean 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. 28/05/2024
Ocean Calls 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. 16/05/2024
Ocean 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? 30/04/2024
Ocean 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. 30/04/2024
Ocean 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. 05/03/2024
Ocean 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. 05/03/2024
France 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. 22/01/2024
Focus 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. 11/12/2023
Italy Fishing villages in Naples ditch polystyrene in microplastic U-turn The United Nations Environment Programme says 730 tonnes of plastic litter is dumped in the Mediterranean Sea every day. Euronews reporter Luca Palamara speaks to fishermen in Naples looking to cut down on plastic waste generated by the trade. 07/12/2023
No Comment WATCH: Fishing boats burn after strike hits central Gaza beach As of last Friday, more than 11,000 Palestinians, two-thirds of them women and minors, have been killed since the war began, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza. 13/11/2023
Ocean Keeping fishing fair: On board an EU patrol vessel in the Adriatic Sea In partnership with the European Commission In this episode of Ocean, we step on board the Ocean Sentinel patrol vessel to see first-hand how EU member states and agencies are working together to enforce fishing regulations in the Adriatic Sea. 31/10/2023