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Take your time and browse through our library. You will find a series of background stories on the conservation of the ocean and its inhabitants, many news and important publications.

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Bottom TrawlingFisheries
Press releaseJan 08, 2025
New Publication Examines Ecocide Concept for Marine Environments – Focus on Bottom Trawling
Read nowBottom Trawling Fisheries International Law
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Fisheries: Progress on Cooperation between GFCM and OceanCare – Submission (2024)
Read nowFisheries
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Fish Consumption: Less Fish, More Sea!
Read nowAquatic Wild Meat Fisheries
Press releaseOct 23, 2024
Tackling the Trawl Supremacy: OceanCare releases report highlighting need for global action on destructive bottom trawling
Read nowBecause Our Planet Is Blue Bottom Trawling Fisheries
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Fishing: The Trawl Supremacy – Report (2024)
Read nowFisheries
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Oceans – Sustainable Food: UNCLOS ICP – Submission (2024)
Read nowBottom Trawling Climate Change Fisheries
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Oceans – Food Security: UNCLOS ICP – Opening Statement (2024)
Read nowBottom Trawling Climate Change Fisheries
Story
Destructive Fishing Practices must be banned
Read nowBecause Our Planet Is Blue Featured Fisheries
NewsFeb 19, 2024
OceanCare at Fish Forum 2024 to highlight marine pollution from fishing gear
Read nowBecause Our Planet Is Blue Fisheries Plastic Pollution
NewsNov 14, 2023
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean: OceanCare reports on Activities
Read nowFisheries International Cooperation
NewsOct 05, 2023
Time has come for EU Member States to phase-out bottom trawling
Read nowBottom Trawling Fisheries Marine Protected Areas
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Holidaying by the Mediterranean? Be aware of these fishes.
Read nowClimate Change Fisheries Tips
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Pollution Plastique: Untangled, Pollution & Engins de pêche – Briefing FRA court (2023)
Read nowFisheries Plastic Pollution
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Contaminación Plástica: Untangled, Plásticos & Aparejos de pesca – Briefing ESP corto (2023)
Read nowFisheries Plastic Pollution
NewsMay 25, 2023
Untangled: Plastics Treaty Critical Role in Tackling Fishing Gear
Read nowFisheries International Cooperation Plastic Pollution
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Plastic Pollution: Untangled, Plastic Treaty & Fishing Gear – Briefing (2023)
Read nowFisheries International Cooperation Plastic Pollution
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Plastic Pollution: Untangled, Plastic Treaty & Fishing Gear – Briefing short (2023)
Read nowFisheries Plastic Pollution
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General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (FAO/GFCM)
Read nowFisheries International Cooperation
NewsMar 16, 2022
Totoaba trade decision heavily criticised because of its likely impact on the critically endangered vaquita porpoise
Read nowFisheries Vaquita
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Ocean Noise: Impact of Noise on Fish Stocks in the Central Adriatic Sea – Study GFCM/OceanCare (2021)
Read nowFisheries International Cooperation
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Fishery: European Retailers Sourcing Farmed Fish – Report Changing Markets (2021)
Read nowFisheries
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Fishery: Action Call to Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) – Open Letter (2018)
Read nowFisheries
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Petition: Because our planet is blue, OceanCare

Every year, approximately 9 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean – a deadly trap for millions of ocean inhabitants. Together we can stop the plastic wave and create a clean and healthy ocean.

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Petition: Because our planet is blue, OceanCare
High vessel speeds at sea lead to deadly collisions with whales. Together, we can protect their lives. The time to act is now.
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Petition: Because our planet is blue, OceanCare

The use of destructive fishing gear is one of the biggest threats to marine ecosystems. Together we can stop destructive fishing practises and protect the ocean and their inhabitants. The time to act is now.

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Petition: Because our planet is blue, OceanCare

Oil and gas exploration threatens marine ecosystems and life in the ocean. Together we can enforce a ban and protect our ocean. The time to act is now.

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Petition: Because our planet is blue, OceanCare

The deep sea is a unique habitat full of secrets and life. Resource extraction threatens to irreversibly destroy this treasure. Together, we can protect the deep sea. The time to act is now.

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Petition: Because Our Planet Is Blue, OceanCare

A healthy Ocean is essential for life on the blue planet.
We must stop harming our planet and start caring for it. The time to act is now.

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