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Oceana documents species and habitats, monitor illegal fishing and propose new protected areas.
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We are working to reduce overfishing and destructive fishing gears.
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Each year, EU fisheries discard roughly 1.2 million tons of fish.
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Oceana welcomes EU Parliament adoption of Skagerrak discard ban
Press Release
17/04/2013
Fisheries Council scoffs at full discard ban, while Parliament prepares for battle ahead
Press Release
27/02/2013
Oceana applauds EU and Norway initiative to end discards in the Skagerrak
Press Release
31/08/2012