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Half the UK’s fish stocks are overfished – but the evidence shows how they can be revived

Most of the UK’s commercial fish stocks are not in a healthy state, according to a new landmark report.

The Conversation

What the WTO’s deal to curb fisheries subsidies means and what it could achieve

After nearly 25 years of negotiations, the World Trade Organization (WTO) finally has its first legally binding agreement to tackle government fisheries subsidies. After two-thirds of WTO members ratified the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, the deal has entered into force. It marks a long-overdue step toward addressing the role harmful…

The Conversation

Long-wrought WTO global agreement aimed at reducing overfishing takes effect

A World Trade Organization agreement aimed at reducing overfishing has taken effect

The Independent UK

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‘A golden opportunity’: UK unveils plan to ban bottom trawling in more marine protected areas

It comes as pressure ramps up at UNOC in Nice, including with a satirical film featuring Stephen Fry and Theo James.

Euronews

French NGOs slam 'lack of ambition' after Macron's bottom trawling announcement

French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement to restrict bottom trawling in French marine protected areas (MPAs) has prompted sceptical reactions among environmental NGOs, even though others welcomed it as "a good first step."

Radio France Internationale

‘Lacklustre’ EU Ocean Pact falls short of urgent marine protection needs, NGOs say

The EU is hoping to position itself as a leader in marine protection ahead of a UN summit on preserving the world's oceans next week.

Euronews

‘A systemic problem’: Legal action targets EU’s failure to stop bottom trawling in protected areas

It is the latest in a stream of litigation from all corners of the EU over bottom trawling in protected zones.

Euronews

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‘Fishing in the dark’: Spain accused of turning a blind eye to illegal fishing in West Africa

NGOs claim Spanish authorities are turning a blind eye to their fleets' activities in Senegal and Guinea Bissau.

Euronews

'Bad business as usual': Chris Packham slams Labour for defending Tory oil licences

CHRIS Packham has said the UK Government is focused on "bad business as usual" amid an ongoing legal battle over 31 new North Sea oil and…

The National (Scotland)

Over A Billion Pounds Of Coke Plastic Waste To Enter Waterways: Study

By 2030, Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 1.33 billion pounds (602,000 metric tons) of plastic waste entering the world's oceans and waterways each year, according to a stark new analysis published Wednesday by the nonprofit Oceana.

International Business Times

UK Government taken to court over 'unlawful' 31 oil and gas licences

The UK Government is being taken to court over its decision to grant 31 oil and gas licences ...

The National (Scotland)

Bottom trawling in European waters costs society up to €11bn a year, new study finds

Ocean experts found that the economic costs mostly come from carbon emissions caused by churning up the seabed.

Euronews

Bottom trawling dubbed ‘marine deforestation’ as activists push for sweeping ban

Several ocean campaign groups are calling on governments to ban the damaging fishing practice ahead of a landmark UN ocean conference in June.

Evening Standard

Curious About 2025's Brightest Looks? Search No Further Than CB2's Spring Lighting Lineup

Curious about this year’s brightest looks? Search no further than CB2’s spring lighting lineup

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The Independent UK

Activists sue federal government for images of dead orcas entangled by fishing boats

Activists have sued the federal government to release images of dead orca whales and other marine mammals entangled by commercial fishing boats off the U.S. West Coast

Bored Panda

45 People Who Went To Sea Open Up About The Spookiest Things They’ve Seen

The vast majority of the ocean remains unexplored. Life and work at sea and exploration beneath the weaves continue to have a lot of mystery attached to them. The post 45 People Who Went To Sea Open Up About The Spookiest Things They’ve Seen first appeared on Bored Panda.

The National (Scotland)

Row as Scottish fishing bosses brand conservation group's report ‘fake news’

A FISHING industry body has hit out at a conservation group, accusing them of spreading "fake news" in an upcoming report.

The Conversation

Oil pollution in North Sea is ‘grossly underestimated’, suggests new report

Growing up in Aberdeen, Scotland, the shadow of the Piper Alpha disaster loomed large over our community. The tragic explosion of the oil rig platform in 1988 claimed the lives of 167 people. Back then, I was blissfully unaware of the ecological ramifications of that disaster. But the spill of…

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The Guardian - UK

Oil pollution in UK waters far worse than reported, says conservation group

‘Opaque’ recording system means recorded volume of everyday oil pollution over the past decade should be increased by 43%, according to Oceana report

The National (Scotland)

True North Sea oil spill levels 'double' official reports, study finds

TOXIC North Sea oil spills have been “grossly” underestimated with the real levels double the officially reported figures in the past three…

International Business Times UK

California Bans All Plastic Bags; Sues ExxonMobil For 'Lying About Recylcing Being A Viable Solution For Plastic Waste'

California is leading the fight against plastic pollution. It is banning plastic bags and suing ExxonMobil for its role in promoting single-use plastics.

International Business Times

US To Phase Out Federal Purchase Of Single-use Plastics

President Joe Biden's administration on Friday announced plans to phase out single-use plastics in all federal operations by 2035, as part of a broader effort to combat what it deemed a rising global crisis.

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Whale Researchers Spot Rare Species In New England Waters

A recent research flight off the coast of New England discovered a large gathering of whales, including endangered sei whales and North Atlantic right whal...

The Independent UK

Large number of whale sightings off New England, including dozens of endangered sei whales

Scientists say a large number of whales is visiting the waters off New England, and the group includes an unusually high number of an endangered species

The Guardian - US

Amazon increased US plastic packaging despite global phase-out, report says

The same year, 2022, company replaced plastic sleeves in EU with paper and cardboard, and cut plastic packaging globally by 11.6%

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