Marine News
Protected areas in the oceans a matter of great urgency say scientific community
More protected areas in strategic ocean locations need to be set up and benefit from proper enforcement in order to address the rapid degradation of the world’s marine environment. …
21 Nov 2008 | News - News story
Quarter of northeast Atlantic sharks and rays threatened with extinction
The release of the first ever IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ assessment of northeast Atlantic sharks, rays and chimaeras reveals that 26 percent are threatened with extinction and another 20 percent are in the Near Threatened category. …
10 Nov 2008 | News - Press Release
Getting seabirds off the hook
The Hawaiian longline tuna fishery has managed to reduce seabird bycatch by 67% since 2001 by making alterations to their fishing gear and methods, a new scientific study shows. A combination of new bait technologies and fishing techniques have dramatically reduced seabird bycatch. More birdlife could be saved, however, if the rules were applied in a larger area and fishing effort reduced in certain seasons. …
03 Nov 2008 | News - News story
Sustainable Development of Mediterranean Aquaculture
Interactions between Aquaculture and the Environment … | Spanish
28 Oct 2008 | News - Fact sheet
Sustainable Development of Mediterranean Aquaculture
Aquaculture site selection and site management …
28 Oct 2008 | News - Fact sheet
Ecosystem Approach for Mediterranean Aquaculture
Two cases studies in Egypt and in Algeria …
28 Oct 2008 | News - Fact sheet
New Impetus for the High Seas following IUCN World Conservation Congress
IUCN members at the World Conservation Congress have called for strong action to protect high seas biodiversity and to regulate the human activities impacting it. This signals a growing awareness of the vital role oceans play in sustaining life on our planet and alarm at the multiplying threats to marine biodiversity from human activities in areas beyond national jurisdiction (the high seas). …
24 Oct 2008 | News - News story
Sustainable Development of Mediterranean Aquaculture
Responsible Aquaculture Practices and Certification …
20 Oct 2008 | News - Fact sheet
Jadran sails home
Moored in the Port Vell for seven days, Jadran - the heart of Sailing to Barcelona initiative, represented the transboundary cooperation network of South-Eastern Europe warmly welcoming the participants of the World Conservation Congress and Barcelona’s public onboard. …
16 Oct 2008 | News - News story
