World Food Day: Fish gone, people gone
Oceans heavily overfished – 800 million people depend on fish for food and income
Europe runs out of fish
FAO report / Fish Dependence Day: Oceans heavily overfished, millions of people depend on it / EU relies on seafood imports for the rest of the year
Europe driving Change in Developing Countries – Sustainable Tuna from the Philippines
WWF research on the socio-economic and environmental benefits of WWF’s Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) in the Philippines revealed the positive effects of European market driven changes towards sustainable development in developing countries.
Good Friday: Guiltless fish pleasure with the Online Seafood Guides
Around Easter, fish dishes are highly popular. But about 30 percent of marine fish stocks are overfished, further 60 percent are fished to biological limits. An Easter fish feast with good conscience is possible, though. With the right choice of fish, consumers contribute to the solution. The new WWF Online Seafood guides support your sustainable buying decision.
Analysis: Import controls in key EU member states inadequate for barring illegal seafood
Disparities and weaknesses in import controls in key member states of the European Union mean illegally caught fish can still slip through the net and into EU supply chains, according to an analysis published today by the Environmental Justice Foundation, Oceana, The Pew Charitable Trusts and WWF.
WWF and MSC conduct workshop and discussion on responsible fish choices
WWF Portugal and the MSC conducted a Workshop about MSC/ASC certification and availability of certified products for a sustainable consumption of fish. The workshop took place in Lisbon during the morning of 23 of February.
WWF Report: Uncertain future forecast for millions of people who depend on fish for protein
A new report on the future of global fish supply commissioned by WWF-Germany concludes that by 2050, millions of people in developing countries might not be able to afford fish, which currently constitutes a major source of food and protein.
online seafood guides launched in several EU countries
The guides encourage and empower consumers to make the right choice buying seafood.
Bulgaria: Fish Forward event in Sofia
WWF Bulgaria and Bulgaria Mall in Sofia carried out an event to present to the public two interactive installations – a real fishing boat with electronic games and a 6-meter whale, part of the project Fish Forward. Their purpose is to draw attention to the preservation of the oceans.
WWF’s Seafood guide assists consumers in buying sustainable food in Bulgaria
On the Black Sea’s International Day 2016, Bulgarian consumers and fish traders were equipped with a new ‘Seafood Guide’ enabling them to make informed choices about the fish products they buy.