NEW report shows most western Mediterranean trawlers are barely profitable due to overfishing & fleet overcapacity.

We call on 🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 to reduce the number of trawlers, rebuild fish populations, & support a transition to sustainable fishing. #WestMedMAP

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🌊 See our team in action during our latest expedition aboard the Ranger off Mallorca!

We explored deep-sea ecosystems between 40 and 120 metres below the surface, using a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to reveal fragile corals, sponges, and other hidden marine life.

As the org that discovered and studied Cabliers Reef in 2011, we celebrate Spain's steps to protect this unique deep-sea coral reef in the Mediterranean—home to vulnerable species and key fish habitats. We urge Morocco and Algeria to follow suit #UNOC3
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Spain has just 0.014% of its seas protected under the highest levels.

Ahead of #UNOC3, we call on the government to scale up strict protection and contribute to the EU goal of strictly protecting 10% of its waters by 2030. Marine Protected Areas must be more than lines on a map.

NEWS! 87% of Spaniards want more quotas for small-scale fishers to:

🎣 Protect local jobs
🦐 Ensure fresh, local seafood
🌊 Safeguard the ocean

As Spain prepares to develop its allocation criteria, citizens are clear! #MakeFishingFair

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Trawling remains a serious threat to endangered marine species.

We call on Spain to ban destructive fishing gear in Marine Protected Areas to safeguard vulnerable wildlife and their habitats.🐬🌊

Deliberately increasing the power of fishing boat engines is a widespread problem in Europe.

The fishers of Palamós (Spain) took the decision to limit it to be more efficient, to guarantee fishing and to allow the regeneration of the ocean.

This is how they did it ⤵️
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Only 12% of EU seas are #MarineProtectedAreas, and most lack real protection.

Our 🆕 briefing explains why ensuring strong protection of MPAs in the #EUOceanPact is key to saving marine life & supporting coastal communities. #ProtectedMeansProtected
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At @EP_Fisheries vote on access agreement with Guinea Bissau, MEPs called for:
🔍More transparency
🚨For the country to control its fleet
❌No requirement for EU states to shed light on their citizens owning vessels fishing abroad, despite we found high risk boats with EU ties.

Oceana & partner marine NGOs have met with @mitecogob to demand more protection of the Mediterranean.

Spain must accelerate the designation of strictly protected areas in its waters, the most effective way to restore marine ecosystems & ensure fishing resources.
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🎉🌊 Happy New Year from all of us at Oceana!

Here’s to a 2025 filled with progress for our ocean, stronger protection for marine life, and a healthier planet for all.💙

#BanBottomTrawling #EndOverfishing #FightIUUfishing

"Para que el mar actúe como pulmón del planeta, necesitamos más áreas marinas protegidas y mayor protección de la vida oceánica"
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🪸Discover the Urticina eques!

This striking sea anemone, commonly known as the horseman anemone, is found in cold, rocky marine habitats.

Today, on #WorldFisheriesDay, we celebrate low-impact fishers like David, Muireann, Neily and Primitivo, who preserve the sustainability and heritage of coastal communities in Europe.

📸Discover their stories, featured in our photo exhibition here👇
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Sometimes we all need a place to recharge, a spot to go when things don’t go as planned, or unwind after a long day.

For many, that place is the ocean.🌊💙 Help us keep it healthy! Join Oceana and football star Robert Lewandowski in protecting the ocean.

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