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French fishermen gather to protest post-Brexit uncertainty

French Fishermen have gathered on the Armanville Plage in protest over what they called "bad faith" actions by the UK authorities on fishing licenses.

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Ancient vicuna shearing tradition lives on in Peruvian Andes

At daybreak on a freezing cold day high in the Andes, dozens of Peruvian peasants clamber up a mountainside to carry out a centuries-old tradition: shearing vicunas.

Ocean

The Black Sea predators helping local fishing communities thrive

In partnership with the European Commission

The invasive veined Rapa whelk has devastated bottom-dwelling populations of the Black Sea. This predator may threaten coastal waters all around Europe whilst also offering valuable employment in countries like Bulgaria, Romania and more.

Ocean

Cooperation and joint action help to ensure the health of the Black Sea

In partnership with the European Commission

BlackSea4Fish is a project contributing to the sustainable management of Black Sea fisheries by providing scientific and technical support to the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean. Its project coordinator tells euronews about its groundbreaking studies.

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Nature

A day with a fisherman: Why it's one of the world's most dangerous job

Every year, dozens of European fishermen die at sea and hundreds are injured. Have you ever thought about the people behind the fish on your plate? #Ocean

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Lagoon in Argentine Patagonia turns pink due to pollution

Lagoon in Argentine Patagonia turns pink due to pollution

Ocean

The European fishermen in need of a safety net

In partnership with the European Commission

Every year dozens of European fishermen die at sea. Hundreds get injured. What could be done to make this job safer? We take a look at the life of fishermen and what is being done to protect them.

Ocean

Preserving fish stocks to help save fishermen's lives

In partnership with the European Commission

Reducing the hours fishermen spend at sea could be beneficial to depleted fishing stocks and help with their fatigue that is often the cause of accidents at sea. Ocean talks to a trade unionist in Emilia-Romagna to see what is being done to protect fishermen and fish.

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Fishing flotilla sails to Irish parliament in protest of quotas

A flotilla of around 70 fishing boats moor on Dublin’s river Liffey, outside the city’s convention centre where parliament is currently sitting.

Ocean

Is growing endangered marine species on land the key to saving them?

In partnership with the European Commission

Many marine species are facing serious threats from overfishing, pollution and climate change. Could aquaculture play a role in restoring the health of the seas? Discover an initiative helping sea anemone populations by growing them on land.

Ocean

"Mini-ecosystem" approach reduces aquaculture waste

In partnership with the European Commission

What is "integrated multi-trophic aquaculture", and how does it make sea farming greener?

Ocean

Can the blue bio-economy reduce pollution and create growth?

In partnership with the European Commission

Restoring the ocean and removing plastic pollution from its waters is paving the way for innovative technologies. Delving into its waters is allowing us to discover its hidden gems that can help with our health and even help our industries.

Climate Now

Fish are swimming to cooler waters as climate change heats our oceans

In partnership with Copernicus

We report from Denmark where the arrival of new species like tuna and anchovy is a sign of the big shifts underway as the ocean waters warm due to climate change.

Ocean

How can Europe’s fishing industry reduce its reliance on plastic?

In partnership with the European Commission

Could the ocean help us shake off our century-long addiction to oil? Could blue be the new black? New materials and technologies are bringing Europe's "blue economy" sectors closer to this goal.

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Treasures and tradition - find out how pearl diving in Dubai still uses traditional methods

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

The Adventures programme explores the history of pearl diving using age-old techniques in finding unique gems inside a living creature.

Europe News

EU extends temporary fishing quotas with UK until July

EU agriculture and fisheries ministers agreed on Tuesday to extend the provisional fishing quotas agreed with the United Kingdom following Brexit

Nature

No need to choose between eating fish and saving the ocean say experts

Establishing Marine Protection Areas could save fisheries, ecosystems and help the ocean’s ability to store carbon.

World News

Euroviews. MEPs must back vote to accurately count EU's fish stocks ǀ View

MEPs will this week take part in a vote that will prove crucial to the future of our seas and the communities who depend on them, says the EU Fisheries Control Coalition

Business Series

Luanda: The best catch capital

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Angola's 1600 kilometres of coast is home to great fishing and famous record breaking sport fishing world champions. Explore Angola delves into these rich waters to find out more.

Ocean

Protecting the sea gives glimmer of hope to fish stocks in the Adriatic

In partnership with the European Commission

Fish stocks in the Mediterranean Sea have dropped to alarming levels due to decades of overfishing. Coastal states fear an impending collapse of fisheries. But in a protected part of the Adriatic Sea between Croatia and Italy, fish populations are recovering. Is this the solution?