Nature 'Giant' stingray accidentally discovered by fishermen in Cambodia While the discovery was welcomed, marine biologists warned that the biodiversity of the area was under threat. 13/05/2022
Destinations Why the ‘Venice of Africa’ should be on your bucket list People escaped to this village in the 18th century and learnt to live in unusual conditions. 30/04/2022
Green News Illegal fishing and physical violence on Chinese 'devil ships' exposed The Environmental Justice Foundation exposes the extent of illegal fishing and human rights violations by China’s distant water fleet. 08/04/2022
Nature 'Other-worldly' underwater sculptures are saving the Italian coastline Sunken statues have been used in various coastal locations by environmentalists to revive a dwindling marine population. But this is the impassioned project of one fisherman. 19/03/2022
Nature EU plays a ‘key role’ in Asian shark fin trade, study reveals Global shark populations are declining rapidly with overfishing driving them towards extinction. 03/03/2022
world news Spanish trawler sank due to engine failure, owner says A Spanish trawler sank off the coast of Canada last week due to engine failure, the owner said. It left 21 sailors dead or missing. 22/02/2022
Green News Why are 100,000 fish lying dead in the Atlantic Ocean? The video from the Sea Shepherd NGO shows tens of thousands of dead fish floating on the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. 21/02/2022
no comment Nearly 10,000 anglers attend world's largest charitable ice fishing co Nearly 10,000 anglers from across the United States take part in the world's largest charitable ice fishing contest, the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza, in the Hole-in-the-Day Bay, Minnesota. 31/01/2022
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. 09/01/2022
no comment A sand shark released from a fisherman's hook A fisherman caught a sand shark on his fishing line in Hatay, Turkey. Unable to remove the hook from the fish's mouth, he pulled the animal to the shore with his boat. 04/01/2022
Green News Are the UK government's fishing licences illegal? Conservation charity Oceana is calling for stronger restrictions in Marine Protected Areas. 21/12/2021
France Paris to ask EU to begin legal action against UK over fishing licences Under the Brexit trade deal concluded just before Christmas 2020, EU fishing boats can continue to fish in British waters if they obtain a licence. 17/12/2021
France UK grants 23 additional fishing licences to French vessels The UK granted 23 additional licences to French fishing vessels, while France has said it's waiting for around 100 licences. 11/12/2021
France France threatens litigation if UK does not settle fishing licence row The application still pending are for access to the sensitive 6-12 nautical mile zone. 09/12/2021
Eco-Innovation Game of Trawls: Smart nets could save millions of fish French oceanographic institution Ifremer is testing smart trawls to avoid unnecessary catches. 05/12/2021
Green News Bottom trawling is rife in Spain’s waters, new report shows The protected status of Spain’s coastal waters is "a mirage" for endangered turtles and other species, say ocean campaigners. 02/12/2021
France Post-Brexit fishing: Guernsey grants over 40 licences for French boats Paris has welcomed the Channel island's move but says over 100 claims for French boats to operate off Jersey and the UK are still unresolved. 01/12/2021
Scenes Meet the Greek fisherman cleaning up the Mediterranean Sea “I was really shocked to see that the fishermen were collecting in their nets, not only fish but lots of plastic.” 29/11/2021
France French fishermen block ports and Channel Tunnel over licences row "It has been eleven months... the patience of professionals has limits. We hope that this warning shot will be heard." 25/11/2021
France France accuses Jersey of not cooperating over fishing licence row Paris accuses Jersey of breaking post-Brexit commitments by not giving sufficient licences to French fishermen. 18/11/2021
Eco-Innovation These vitamin-rich ocean plants could be the answer to food shortages Eating microalgae could be the answer to food shortages, scientists say 15/11/2021
View Don't sideline fish and the ocean at COP26 | View Healthy seas have played second fiddle to carbon counting for too long at official negotiations. They should be front and centre, argue scientists Emma Cavan, Erica M Ferrer and Rashid Sumaila 05/11/2021
France UK-France fishing row talks set to continue in the coming days Paris and London will continue to discuss the thorny issue of fishing licences "early next week," a UK government spokesperson said Thursday following a bilateral meeting in the French capital. 04/11/2021
France Macron delays retaliation in France-UK fishing row to allow talks France is demanding more permits to fish in British waters under the UK-EU trade deal, and had threatened to disrupt trade from Tuesday. 02/11/2021
France UK 'actively considering' legal action over France fishing row The war of words between France and the UK over fishing intensified on Saturday. 30/10/2021
France France fines two British fishing boats amid row with UK France and the UK are at heads over fishing licenses, with France threatening to impose more customs checks on products coming across the English Channel. 28/10/2021
