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Spain bans any new oil and gas exploration and exploitation by law

by OceanCare | 13/05/2021 | Media Release

SPAIN BANS ANY NEW HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION PROJECT BY LAW A clear step forward in Spain’s commitment to the decarbonisation of its economy that will also bring multiple benefits for marine wildlife in Spanish waters Wädenswil, May 13, 2021:...

Scientists warn: European whales and dolphins “Under Pressure” of extinction

by OceanCare | 22/04/2021 | Media Release

Zurich, 22nd April 2021: When confronted with disturbing images of dolphins and porpoises entangled in fishing gear, stranded and hunted whales, many of us think of regions far away from Europe. But sadly, it is also happening here in European waters. A new report by...

The Spanish Parliament Takes a Decisive Step to Ban Hydrocarbons Exploration and Exploitation

by OceanCare | 08/04/2021 | Media Release

Energy Transition decision to cause multiple benefits also for marine wildlife in Spanish waters Madrid, Wädenswil, April 8, 2021: Today, the Congress of Deputies (the main legislative chamber of the Spanish Parliament), decided to prohibit the search for any new...

Setting course for a quieter and healthy ocean: Speed up slowing down

by OceanCare | 30/03/2021 | Media Release

(Brussels, Hamburg, Zurich – 30 March 2021) – Reduced ship speeds decrease CO2 emissions, underwater noise from shipping and other pollutants like black carbon – these are the conclusions of two studies commissioned by the Belgian Ministry for Environment and...

Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance Launches on World Wildlife Day

by OceanCare | 01/03/2021 | Media Release

A global network of veterinarians come together to save endangered sea turtles around the world Florida – USA, Bohol – Philippines, Zurich – Switzerland, 1 March 2021: This Wednesday, March 3, marks World Wildlife Day and the launch of the Sea Turtle...

Great win for whales: Gulf of Lion now completely free of oil threat

by OceanCare | 22/01/2021 | Media Release

Wädenswil, January 22, 2021: Yesterday saw another major setback for the petroleum industry’s interest for oil and gas deposits in the Mediterranean Sea. Four requests for exploration permits have been shelved by the Spanish government. OceanCare welcomes this...

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