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With 41% of the sharks and rays threatened, the Mediterranean is the most dangerous sea for these species.
May, 2011
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First findings from Oceana’s ongoing expedition underscore the immediate need to enhance the network of Marine Protected Areas, implement stricter fisheries management and stop harmful fishing subsidies
May, 2011
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Mediterranean States’ race to declare vessels undermines future management negotiations.
May, 2011
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Shipping has been responsible for up to 1 billion tons of CO2 emissions in a single year.
May, 2011
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Sharks such as porbeagles and shortfin makos declined in the Mediterranean by up to 99% during the 20th Century.
May, 2011
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Most fish stocks are overexploited, including valuable commercial species.
May, 2011
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Today the European Parliament adopted a resolution that calls for an increase in ‘de minimis’ subsidies from 30.000 Euro to 60.000 Euro for a three year term..
May, 2011
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Harmful subsidies to the fishing sector are not a long-term solution and have been shown to increase overfishing while offering only a marginal increase in profit.
May, 2011
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Never before seen images show areas still rich in wildlife and others, dead and devastated from the lack of protection measures and destructive fishing practices, like bottom trawling.
May, 2011
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Oceana calls on the EC to make ecological sustainability the top priority objective for the CFP, which is the only way to ensure social and economic benefits to present and future generations.
May, 2011
