Europeans' Stories
Is the EU going to lower the levels of mercury allowed in tuna?
French NGO Bloom warns against a “health scandal of vast proportions” over mercury levels in tinned tuna. Their inquiry, published in October, echoed all over the world. Is it going to prompt a change in European legislation?
Ocean
Fish and microchips: how AI can help Europe's fishers and protect the seas
In partnership with the European Commission
An EU-backed project aims to deploy catch scanners using AI on fishing boats to identify fish species, size, and weight. The aim is to help fishers comply with strict regulations and protect stocks.
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Europe News
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.
Climate Now
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?