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Professional fishers and fish farmers in parts of Spain and the Czech Republic are going about their business in a way that is both eco-friendly and able to earn them a living.
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A traditional form of aquaculture practiced aross the European Union for centuries is beneficial to the environment, biodiversity, and local communities
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How Europe helps tackle illegal fishing in the Western Indian Ocean
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The ample fish stocks of the Western Indian Ocean provide livelihoods to coastal communities. But this hard-to-control area has become a hotspot for illegal fishing that's now endangering the marine ecosystem.
Fish, vital to Seychelles, are threatened by illegal vessels
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Fish provide food and livelihoods to Seychelles residents - but boats from far and wide are a growing threat
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Managing non-Indigenous species in the Mediterranean Sea
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Hundreds of new species have invaded the Mediterranean Sea, altering local biodiversity and disrupting fisheries. Ocean looks at both the problems and opportunities presented by their arrival.
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Europe's endangered eels: what's been done to save a miraculous creature
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Ocean takes a look at what's been done to help protect Europe's dwindling eel stocks.
Scarybirds fly to the rescue of endangered species
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“Microplastics are everywhere” researchers warn
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Recent studies revealed evidence of microscopic plastic particles in the internal organs and blood of "almost all people tested", raising new concerns about the potential impact of microplastics on human health — and on marine life.
Why is ocean literacy key to protecting our marine ecosystems?
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Ocean travels to Malta and the Netherlands to meet the enthusiasts attempting to raise public awareness about the health of our seas and the marine environment.
'Every second breath you take comes from the ocean,' says expert
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"If it wasn't for the ocean, climate change would be much worse because of higher CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere," says Malta's Ocean Ambassador Alan Deidun.
"Nothing, there’s nothing": Senegal’s plummeting fish stocks drive migrant surge to Europe
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Iceland to end whaling by 2024 after fall in demand, authorities say
Demand for whale meat has decreased dramatically due to criticism from animal rights activists and environmentalists, concerns about toxins in the meat, and a shrinking market.
Where's the catch? The fishery surveys keeping our seas sustainable
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In this episode, Ocean joins a fishery survey team in the Atlantic collecting data aimed at ensuring the future health of seas and fisheries.
Fishery surveys: the science behind fishing quotas
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Ocean speaks to Marine Institute scientist David Stokes about the vital role fishery surveys plan in conserving our seas.
Indian villages fish collectively during the Bhogali Bihu harvest festival
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