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.

19 February 2020

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.

18 February 2020

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 January 2020

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.

22 January 2020

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.

21 January 2020

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 January 2020

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 December 2019

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 December 2019

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.

2 December 2019

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 November 2019

Ocean

Protecting life in the Arctic seas

In partnership with the European Commission

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 October 2019

Ocean

Mapping the Arctic sea life

In partnership with the European Commission

"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 October 2019

Taste

Discover the art of the surimi masters in Odawara

In partnership with Taste of Japan

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 September 2019

Ocean

The invisible women of Europe's fishing industry

In partnership with the European Commission

Women play a key role in fishing and aquaculture, but often their work remains unrecognised and underpaid

13 September 2019

Ocean

The woman challenging stereotypes in Europe's fishing industry

In partnership with the European Commission

Cultural stereotypes are why many women avoid working on large, commercial fishing vessels

13 September 2019

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 July 2019

Japan

Japan to restart commercial whaling

Japan is to resume commercial whaling in July after leaving the International Whaling Commission

30 June 2019

Ocean

Tide turns for an Italian coastal wasteland

In partnership with the European Commission

In less than 20 years, an Italian coastal area has transformed itself from a lawless wasteland into an international success story.

21 June 2019

Ocean

Sea change: how one small stretch of coastline in Italy transformed itself

In partnership with the European Commission

A stretch of coastline in southern Italy is leading the way in sustainability – with some surprising benefits.

21 June 2019

Partner content

Urban fly fishing is reeling in anglers to Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Normally known for its skyscrapers and hotels, Dubai now houses the first urban fly fishing experience in the Middle East. Check it out in this feature of Adventures.

6 June 2019