WWF welcomes EU campaign to tackle crisis of Mediterranean fish stocks, calls for urgent and collective action
In April the EU Commission unveiled its new campaign #MedFish4ever, with the European Commissioner for the Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Karmenu Vella, urging the fishing sector to address the unprecedented crisis in the Mediterranean. WWF welcomes this...
Tough EU illegal fishing legislation needs stronger implementation to reach full potential, say NGOs
The European Union’s regulation to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing has made an impact, but implementation must be more robust to ensure that no illegal fish enter the European market, according to an analysis published...
Meet Michele – The Sustainable Fishermen
„Working with scientists and park managers really helped me understand the benefits of fishing regulations,” says Michele Iaia. “Today, my income is protected and I am less worried about our community’s future.” Michele is a fisherman in Torre Guaceto in Italy, a...
Meet Mita – passionate mum and fisherwoman
On Mali Island in Fiji, Alumita Camari expertly handles a freshly caught live (and aggressive) mud-crab from the mangroves. Mita, as she’s commonly known, is considered the best mud-crab harvester in her village. A single mother, she relies on fishing to provide for...
