The EU’s #CommonFisheriesPolicy delivers results: where it’s implemented, fish stocks recover and overfishing drops.🐟 But progress isn’t complete yet. We need full and fair implementation across all EU seas, for people and for the planet. 🌍

Mediterranean countries have missed a crucial chance to protect #DeepSea life from destructive fishing. We urge them and @ec.europa.eu to show leadership & extend the #bottomtrawling ban to at least 800m in 2026— for marine life, fishers & the climate #DefendTheDeep europe.oceana.org/press-releas...

The Mediterranean deep sea is a refuge for unique life and extending its protection would have minimal impact on fishers. Yet it remains under threat from destructive fishing. We call on @ec.europa.eu, @fao.org GFCM and Med countries to extend #DeepSea protection. #DefendTheDeep

Just copy-pasting the EU’s existing targets into the new #OceanAct would be fairly meaningless. Ambitions like protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030—agreed by the EU but not yet in law—must be added. Read @verampcoelho.bsky.social’s interview with @endseurope.com: www.endseurope.com/article/1937...

Mediterranean deep-sea ecosystems shelter unique species, yet a single trawl pass can wipe them out in seconds. The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean & the EU must extend deep-sea protection & end destructive fishing over these vulnerable habitats. #DefendTheDeep 🌊

🇵🇹 Portugal aims to reach 30% marine protected areas by 2026, ahead of the 2030 target. Covering 200,000 km², the new Madeira–Tore & Banco de Gorringe Marine Nature Reserve will help protect biodiversity & fish nurseries while boosting the blue economy: www.aman-alliance.org/Home/Content...

IMO numbers play a key role in controlling vessels at sea and helping authorities to prevent illegal fishing. We urge the @fao.org General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean to make this identification information compulsory for all vessels longer than 15 metres since currently it's not. ⬇️

Jellyfish have been part of the ocean for hundreds of millions of years.🪼 They’re not just drifters — they play a key role in marine food webs and help keep ecosystems in balance. Healthy oceans depend on every species, even the ones that sting! 🌊 #WorldJellyfishDay

At the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean annual meeting this week, we urge Med countries to address the lack of compliance with existing fisheries measures and to adopt binding transparency rules 🐟 europe.oceana.org/press-releas... #GFCMSession #FightIllegalFishing #MedSeaAlliance

The #CommonFisheriesPolicy is the right tool to rebuild fish stocks, safeguard biodiversity, and support coastal communities. It has already shown its value, both for the ocean and for the economy. But with stronger enforcement, it could work even better. 🌊🐟

#Halloween has arrived at sea! 👻🎃 From the surface to the seafloor, the ocean never runs out of strange, spectacular, and spooky sights. No costumes needed. 💙

🌊The Mediterranean deep sea is a hidden treasure — home to extraordinary species found nowhere else on Earth, but it is under threat from destructive fishing. Mediterranean countries must act now to protect the deep sea, for marine life and for coastal communities. #DefendTheDeep

🐟 New report - EU import controls are likely failing to keep illegal seafood off European plates. Many EU member states are failing to properly check and control seafood imports, though required to do so under EU law. Read the report: www.iuuwatch.eu/2025/10/eu-i...

👏 España se compromete oficialmente a proteger el 10% de sus mares de forma estricta para 2030. Esto supone un paso clave para recuperar ecosistemas marinos y especies vulnerables. @saraaagesen.bsky.social Nuestra reacción ⤵️

EU Fisheries Ministers have ignored science again. 2026 Baltic quotas breach the #CommonFisheriesPolicy and the multiannual plan for the Baltic, risking collapse of herring, sprat & cod. Short-term profits are being prioritised over long-term sustainability. ⤵️

If you buy fresh fish, you get key information: species, origin, method. But order seafood at a restaurant and you're left in the dark. Luisa Álvarez from FEDEPESCA demands that restaurants in the EU follow the same transparency rules fishmongers have for years. #FollowTheFish

The Mediterranean is one of the most overfished regions in the world — yet its deep sea still shelters unique life. 🌊 Extending the #DeepSea trawl ban would protect fragile species and give the Mediterranean a chance to recover.💙 #DefendTheDeep

Our Policy Advisor @michael-ocean.bsky.social presents Oceana’s work on marine protected areas in Europe at the #SeaWilding Conference in Barcelona. The event brings together marine scientists, conservation experts, and advocacy organisations to share knowledge and strengthen ocean protection.

Today is International #ClimateActionDay 🌍🌡️ Climate change is reshaping our oceans — and with it, fishing practices worldwide. Strengthening fisheries management is crucial to increase food autonomy and build resilience against climate change. Learn more👇

We call on @ec.europa.eu, @fao.org GFCM and countries to extend #DeepSea protection throughout the Mediterranean.🌊 Safeguarding biodiversity there, like unique and vulnerable corals, sponges & shrimps, is vital for the Mediterranean and fishers who depend on it.💙 #DefendTheDeep

The ocean sustains life: it regulates our climate, feeds millions, and supports biodiversity. But overfishing, habitat destruction, pollution, and inadequate management are putting it at risk. We need stronger, science-based sustainable management. Learn more➡️ europe.oceana.org/blog/achievi...

Our partner Fish Tales proves that companies can easily provide more information about what's on your plate: ✅ Species ✅ Where & how it was caught It's time to stop illegal fishing and labor abuses. Let's make transparency the rule! #FollowTheFish

🌊Deep-sea habitats are home to species that sustain important Mediterranean fisheries, supporting coastal communities and economies. These ecosystems also store carbon, helping to regulate our climate and protect us from the worst impacts of climate change.

The Mediterranean is one of the most biodiverse seas, home to iconic species, but it’s also the most overfished sea in Europe. We’re calling on the EU and Mediterranean countries to take urgent action to protect this unique sea. Sign the petition! ➡️ act.oceana.org/page/171147/...

#EUOceanWeek discussion: @anaisberthier.bsky.social explains how NGOs filed complaints with the EU on breaches of EU environmental law due to ongoing #BottomTrawling in #MPAs but enforcement by @ec.europa.eu is lacking to ensure #ProtectedMeansProtected

At #EUOceanWeek event Veronica Manfredi from @ec.europa.eu reaffirmed the EU #MarineActionPlan has defined a clear trajectory including to phase out of #BottomTrawling in #MPAs. This objective is central to restoring ocean health, which is also at the heart of the future #OceanAct

#EUOceanWeek is underway🐠 UNOC, Attenborough's 'Ocean', the High Seas Treaty and a wave of legal actions against destructive fishing in MPAs - they're some examples of why 2025 is the "Year of the Ocean". We still have time to protect it. Let's remind EU leaders that it's on them to make it happen

🌊 Tomorrow, the @europarl.europa.eu PECH Committee will debate the EU’s role in ocean diplomacy. As the world’s top seafood importer, it must ensure full transparency across the supply chain. We support MEP Zovko’s call for clear info on fish origin & demand the same standards for EU-owned vessels.

📌Don’t miss it! The Future of Beneficial Ownership at the International Monetary Fund & World Bank Annual Meetings. Join Oceana’s @drdanielskerritt.bsky.social to discover how transparency can help stop illegal fishing. 📅15 Oct 20:00 CEST ➡️ imf.zoom.us/j/9965052751... #IMFmeetings

Il 91% dei pescherecci a strascico, delle bancarelle e dei mercati in 7 porti italiani indagati vendeva merluzzi sotto la taglia minima UE, mettendo a rischio una delle specie più sovrasfruttate del Mediterraneo. #SalvaIlMerluzzo

‘Case by case’ is not precautionary nor compatible with the notion of real protection. In our open letter we urge Commissioner Costas Kadis to include legally binding targets to phase out #BottomTrawling in #MPAs in the #EUOceanAct #EUOceanWeek #Natura2000 www.politico.eu/sponsored-co...

We're happy to announce that @verampcoelho.bsky.social has been appointed as Oceana in Europe's Vice President & Executive Director!👏 She has been key in securing 20+ policy wins for our ocean and will now lead our campaigns to protect & restore European seas. ➡️ europe.oceana.org/press-releas...

What if something we thought was new had actually been forgotten for over 100 years? 🌊 Thanks to the Ranger expeditions, we’re not only discovering new species — we’re finding them again! Dive in and explore these unique treasures the ocean has given back.

Consumers have the right to know what they eat. In the EU, restaurants, hotels & processed fish, such as tuna cans, don’t have to show: ❌ Species ❌ Where it was caught ❌ How it was caught We call on the EU for full transparency & traceability on all seafood. #FollowTheFish

👏 We applaud @miteco.gob.es @saraaagesen.bsky.social for adding 1.7 million hectares to Spain’s protected areas –now covering 22.45% of national waters! Once management plans are in place, these sites will safeguard vulnerable species like cetaceans, corals & deep-sea sharks. 🔗 bit.ly/4nB2hQR

🌊Big win for ocean conservation! Spain has just approved 5 new marine protected areas and 1 special protection area for birds—covering 17,000 km². 🇪🇸 This brings protected waters to 22.45% Next step: ensuring effective management! Oceana contributed data from our at-sea expeditions: bit.ly/4mTzohE

A few highlights from our Illegal Fishing campaign director @vanyalovesfish.bsky.social intervention at PECH Committee 2 weeks ago. She urged the EU to: 🎣 Strengthen fisheries management 🗣️ Improve consumer information for all seafood products 🔍 Increase fishing transparency #FightIllegalFishing

It’s #WorldAnimalDay! 🐠💙 Celebrate marine life by finding out where you belong in the ocean food chain. 🌊🦈 Take our quiz and discover your sea creature match! ➡️ europe.oceana.org/where-do-you...

The world needs a just food system, and the ocean can play a vital role if we: 🐟rebuild fish populations 🎣catch fish to feed people (not other fish) 🌊safeguard the ocean, so it can continue to produce food Oceana reaction to #EATLancet report: oceana.org/press-releas...

Just 10 days to go until #OceanWeek! 🌊 A full week of debates, exhibitions & events to celebrate Europe’s seas and discuss how to restore their abundance. 📍 Brussels, 13–19 October 2025 👉 Find out more: www.oceanweek.eu

After nearly 25 years of talks, the @wto.org Fisheries Subsidies Agreement has entered into force🌍🐟 A first step to curb harmful subsidies that fuel overfishing & hurt coastal communities. Read more in this piece by @drdanielskerritt.bsky.social (@oceana.bsky.social) & Dr. Rashid Sumaila:

We bid farewell to Jane Goodall, who taught us that science and care for wildlife must go hand in hand. From land forests to ocean forests, her profound message defending the complex tapestry of life below the surface will continue to resonate with us:

📢 New report: 94% of fishing vessels analysed by Oceana in the Spanish Mediterranean operate with allegedly fraudulent engines. Consequences: overfishing, unfair competition among fishers, and ecosystem damage. We urge the Spanish government to act. 🔗Read more: europe.oceana.org/press-releas...

🌊 Nestled between Menorca & Mallorca, the Menorca Channel hosts coralligenous beds, rhodolith beds, kelp forests & rich wildlife. This biodiversity was under threat, so Oceana launched a campaign to protect it. A recent @ieo.es study shows it worked! Learn more⤵️ europe.oceana.org/blog/life-co...

After limiting the power of their boats' engines, Palamós fishers (Spain) have experienced multiple benefits: ✅ More and bigger catches ✅ Lower fuel costs ✅ Healthier seas The fishing sector is part of the solution to more sustainable fisheries🎥

🐟 Today is the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. Despite the EU ban, millions of tonnes of fish — much of it edible — are still discarded at sea every year. Stop food loss at sea. #FLWDay

🆕 @eea.europa.eu report warns: Europe can’t have long-lasting security without a resilient environment.🌍 At sea, climate change, bottom trawling & overfishing are pushing ecosystems to the brink—only 28% of fish stocks are healthy & sustainably fished: www.eea.europa.eu/en/europe-en...

🇸🇳 In Senegal, fishing sustains communities and drives the economy. But today, local nets are coming back empty. European fleets exploit their seas, while profits can flow back to Europe, leaving Senegalese fishers no other option but to migrate. 🎧Learn more with @ftm.eu:

🇫🇷 French citizens are clear: ✅ 82% support more quotas for small-scale fishers because they protect local jobs ✅ 82% because they provide fresh, local seafood ✅ 80% because they can minimise harm to the ocean Through the #CommonFisheriesPolicy, France can re-allocate quota in this way.

Desde 2014, la #PoliticaPesqueraComun (art. 17) requiere que España reparta cuotas premiando la pesca de bajo impacto y alto valor social. Pero esta herramienta apenas se ha usado. El borrador del Real Decreto sobre cuotas es la oportunidad para aplicarla de verdad. ⬇️