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Police rescue men after boat sinks off Boston

A father and son were rescued by the Boston Harbor Police. They were clinging to their cooler after their lobster boat sank.

Ocean

Traditional fishing and aquaculture: in harmony with nature

In partnership with the European Commission

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.

Ocean

Aquaculture in fish ponds can be positive for the environment

In partnership with the European Commission

A traditional form of aquaculture practiced aross the European Union for centuries is beneficial to the environment, biodiversity, and local communities

Ocean

How Europe helps tackle illegal fishing in the Western Indian Ocean

In partnership with the European Commission

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.

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Ocean

Fish, vital to Seychelles, are threatened by illegal vessels

In partnership with the European Commission

Fish provide food and livelihoods to Seychelles residents - but boats from far and wide are a growing threat

Netherlands

Netherlands marks the return of famous herring festival

Vlaggetjesdag, a local holiday marking the arrival of fresh herring, was again held in Scheveningen after a three-year break.

Ocean

Managing non-Indigenous species in the Mediterranean Sea

In partnership with the European Commission

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.

Ocean

"When an ecosystem is disturbed, it gets unbalanced."

In partnership with the European Commission

Hundreds of non-indigenous species have invaded the Mediterranean Sea over the past few decades. Ocean speaks to Professor Costas Batargias from the University of Patras about the reasons behind this rising number of non-native species.

Ocean

Europe's endangered eels: what's been done to save a miraculous creature

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean takes a look at what's been done to help protect Europe's dwindling eel stocks.

Ocean

Scarybirds fly to the rescue of endangered species

In partnership with the European Commission

Researchers seek new ways to reduce the environmental impact of fishing

Ocean

“Microplastics are everywhere” researchers warn

In partnership with the European Commission

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.

Ocean

Why is ocean literacy key to protecting our marine ecosystems?

In partnership with the European Commission

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.

Ocean

'Every second breath you take comes from the ocean,' says expert

In partnership with the European Commission

"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.

Euronews Witness

"Nothing, there’s nothing": Senegal’s plummeting fish stocks drive migrant surge to Europe

In this edition of Witness, Euronews' Valerie Gauriat takes us to Senegal, to see how the depletion of fish stocks which they blame on chinese and european vessels, is prompting many young people to risk all to get to Europe.

Nature

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.

Ocean

Where's the catch? The fishery surveys keeping our seas sustainable

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode, Ocean joins a fishery survey team in the Atlantic collecting data aimed at ensuring the future health of seas and fisheries.

Ocean

Fishery surveys: the science behind fishing quotas

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean speaks to Marine Institute scientist David Stokes about the vital role fishery surveys plan in conserving our seas.

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Indian villages fish collectively during the Bhogali Bihu harvest festival

Hundreds of villagers take part in a traditional collective fishing event during the Bhogali Bihu celebrations at Goroimari Lake in Panbari, around 50 kilometres (31 miles) from Guwahati, to mark the end of the harvesting season in India's northeastern Assam state.

Climate

Bleached coral reefs can still provide millions with nutritious food

Despite the devastating natural consequences, the fish that live on bleached coral reefs are still full of essential vitamins and minerals.

Ocean

These are the deals attempting to make global fishing more sustainable

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode, Ocean explores so-called Sustainable Fishery Partnership Agreements. Deals between the EU and third countries ultimately designed to make fishing practices more sustainable and boost economic growth.