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EU must end overfishing to protect our oceans, say scientists

More than 300 experts have signed a statement to ask limits on fishing to be brought in line with scientific recommendations.

Ocean

A ban on cod fishing leaves fishermen worried for their future

In partnership with the European Commission

In this edition of Ocean, Euronews meets those who have been directly affected by the cod fishing ban - and explores why its stocks are in decline.

Ocean

Fears climate change is causing cod populations to disappear

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode of Ocean, Euronews' Denis Loctier explores why stocks of Europe's most popular white fish is declining.

World

Could inland fish farms ease the UAE’s depleted fish stocks?

UAE-farmed salmon, sea bream and amberjack are finding their way onto the plates of diners at Nobu and Zuma.

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Ocean

Vulnerable fish species are at risk due to lack of regulations

In partnership with the European Commission

With the lifting of some restrictions in some areas of Europe anglers have been able to go fishing again. But experts are worried about the environmental impact

Ocean

Europe's anglers in conflict with commercial fishing

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe's fishermen bring billions of euros to coastal economies but critics say unrestricted fishing threatens vulnerable species.

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Changing tides for fisheries: how adaptation can help keep seas bountiful in an uncertain future

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As fish are starting to adapt to their changing habitats, what is the impact on the industry?

World News

Euroviews. The EU COVID-19 response must foster sustainability to support fishing incomes and ecosystems ǀ View

While the EU’s Covid-19 response measures may offer one year’s support to the fishing sector, fostering a sustainable marine environment will support livelihoods and ecosystems for years to come.

Ocean

Coronavirus: supporting Europe's battered fishing industry

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe's fishing industry has been badly hit by the coronavirus. In this episode of Ocean Euronews' Denis Loctier meets French fisherman trying to survive the crisis and explores how Europe is supporting the battered sector.

Ocean

What will Europe's fishing industry look like post-COVID?

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean speaks to Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, about how Europe's fishing sector will look post-COVID-19.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Failing to collaborate over fisheries will sink any hope of a deal at the EU-UK negotiations ǀ View

Fisheries remain one of the main bones of contention during the EU-UK negotiations, putting the entire post-Brexit compromise at risk. Game theory suggests two styles of negotiation: collaboration or blame-game, but which approach will prevail?

World News

Euroviews. Closing holes in the net: How the EU needs to remove secrecy from European fishing ǀ View

The ongoing revision of the Fisheries Control Regulation provides a crucial opportunity to remove the continuing veil of secrecy that shrouds member states’ efforts to control their fishing fleet and that has allowed infringements of EU law to go unpunished.

World News

Euroviews. The EU must seize this chance to deliver a fairer and more sustainable food system ǀ View

We have been farming and fishing - and consuming - as though everything will be fine. This clearly needs to stop. We must decide upon what is necessary in order to achieve a truly sustainable food system.

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.

Ocean

Putting marine resources on the map

In partnership with the European Commission

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.

Ocean

Uncharted waters: how maps can help prevent conflict over marine resources

In partnership with the European Commission

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.

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.

Ocean

How Belgium is training the fishermen of tomorrow

In partnership with the European Commission

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.

Ocean

Family-run fisheries struggle as new generation casts net wider

In partnership with the European Commission

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.

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Sea Shepherd brings dead dolphins to central Paris to make their point

They say certain fishing methods are seeing the dolphins accidentally killed.