Now playing Next Europe News Belgian fishermen fear Brexit fish fight fallout We travel to Ostend where Belgian fishermen are worried that their livelihoods are at risk as the EU and UK kick off trade talks. 02/03/2020
Now playing Next Ocean Putting marine resources on the map EU coastal member states have just over a year to come up with plans to boost the marine economy while preserving coastal ecosystems for generations to come. We look at how they're doing it. 19/02/2020
Now playing Next Ocean Uncharted waters: how maps can help prevent conflict over marine resources Can you build a wind turbine in the same spot as a fish farm, and how do you make sure whale watchers and fishermen don’t clash at sea? It's all about maps. 18/02/2020
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. The EU’s Green Deal plans to restore nature must include our largest ecosystem - the ocean ǀ View While we appreciate that all-night EU AGRIFISH negotiations may necessitate tough political decisions, agreeing to continue overfishing is in the long-term interest of no-one - least of all the fishing industry - and should be lamented, not celebrated. 28/01/2020
Now playing Next Ocean How Belgium is training the fishermen of tomorrow Join us in this immersive 360° experience onboard "Broodwinner" - a 29 metre beam trawler built in 1967 and used to train young fishermen in Belgium. 22/01/2020
Now playing Next Ocean Family-run fisheries struggle as new generation casts net wider For generations fishing has been a respected trade and a traditional way of life for many families across Europe. But today, the number of local fishers is dwindling. 21/01/2020
Now playing Next no comment Sea Shepherd brings dead dolphins to central Paris to make their point They say certain fishing methods are seeing the dolphins accidentally killed. 14/01/2020
Now playing Next Europe News EU fish quota quarrel - ministers hail deal, NGOs slam overfishing After all night talks, EU agricultural ministers said they had reached a balanced agreement that respected the environment and socio-economic sustainability. NGOs like Our Fish believe EU countries put short-term economic interests ahead of the health of their waters. 18/12/2019
Now playing Next no comment Ice fishing season kicks off in China's Changan Lake Changan Lake fishermen are safeguarding a Mongolian tradition of paying homage to the lake and awakening the fishing net. 15/12/2019
Now playing Next Norway Euroviews. Depleted fish stocks can’t wait. The EU and Norway need to commit to ending overfishing now ǀ View EU-Norway consultations consistently result in agreements to continue overfishing. This is in no small part due to a bewilderingly flawed approach: by assuming the scientific advice for maximum sustainable catches as a starting point and then negotiating upwards. 02/12/2019
Now playing Next Europe News The Brief: Von der Leyen changes controversial portfolio After receiving criticism for the Protecting our European way of life portfolio, the president-elect has changed the title less than one month before she is due to take office. 14/11/2019
Now playing Next Ocean Protecting life in the Arctic seas Climate change is making Arctic waters more accessible to vessels, raising the controversial prospect of industrial-scale fishing. Here's how world countries came together to protect the fragile Arctic ecosystem - for now. 10/10/2019
Now playing Next Ocean Mapping the Arctic sea life "If you start fishing, you can destroy the ecosystem, or the balance of the organisms." This MOSAiC expedition scientist is mapping the hidden Arctic sea life 10/10/2019
Now playing Next Taste Discover the art of the surimi masters in Odawara In Japanese, its name means chopped fish. But the Surimi that has been produced in Japan for a millennium is nothing like the industrial sticks sold in Europe. 30/09/2019
Now playing Next Ocean The invisible women of Europe's fishing industry Women play a key role in fishing and aquaculture, but often their work remains unrecognised and underpaid 13/09/2019
Now playing Next Ocean The woman challenging stereotypes in Europe's fishing industry Cultural stereotypes are why many women avoid working on large, commercial fishing vessels 13/09/2019
Now playing Next World Recycling fish waste into leather On this episode of Inspire Africa, Jerry Bambi works with fishermen, and tells the story of how fish waste is being recycled into leather in Morocco. 13/07/2019
Now playing Next Japan Japan to restart commercial whaling Japan is to resume commercial whaling in July after leaving the International Whaling Commission 30/06/2019
Now playing Next Ocean Tide turns for an Italian coastal wasteland In less than 20 years, an Italian coastal area has transformed itself from a lawless wasteland into an international success story. 21/06/2019
Now playing Next Ocean Sea change: how one small stretch of coastline in Italy transformed itself A stretch of coastline in southern Italy is leading the way in sustainability – with some surprising benefits. 21/06/2019