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EU enforcement and fisheries control authorities join efforts in tackling illegal fishing
Under the umbrella of EMPACT (European Multidisciplinary Platform against Criminal Threats) and the priority of Environmental Crime …
A practical guide for EU cooperation on Coast Guard activities
The European Commission has adopted a ‘Practical Handbook’ for closer cooperation between coast guard functions across the EU.
Tensions increase over Svalbard as EU threatens action against Norway
Tensions between the EU and Norway are growing over the EU’s quota take in the Svalbard Zone controlled by Norway
New EU and Norwegian genetic study sheds light on behaviour of salmon
Marine survival of salmon in the eastern North Atlantic has substantially declined in recent decades, yet little was known about …
Oceana urges end overfishing of critically low fish stocks in new agreement
Oceana is calling for an end to the overfishing of severely overexploited fish stocks in European waters as negotiations …
BLOOM Association slams European Parliament over EMFAF vote
Fisheries subsidies: the European Parliament chooses to finance the destruction of the ocean and of the fishing ….
European Parliament adopts new 2021-2027 EMFAF worth €6.1 billion
The European Parliament adopted the 2021-2027 fisheries and aquaculture fund to support the blue economy, protect biodiversity …
Parliament raises alarm on future construction of offshore windfarms
The construction of new wind turbines in EU seas can have severe negative impact on marine life and fisheries, alert MEPs …
Commission adopts proposal to extend ‘access to waters’ regime under the CFP
The European Commission adopts proposal to extend ‘access to waters’ regime under the Common Fisheries Policy
“Windmills in the sea? Then fishermen decide with you!” says Dutch MEP
Dutch MEP and Vice-Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries, Peter van Dalen, has called on greater cooperation …
Full ban on electric fishing: one cataclysm averted, but more on their way
The full ban on electric fishing in Europe came into effect on 01 July, writes the Parisian based non-governmental organisation, BLOOM
Annual European Coast Guard Event 2021 – use of digital technologies
The Annual European Coast Guard Event for 2021 under the theme of “Use of digital age technologies in Coast Guard functions” was held virtually on 29 June 2021.