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28 Aug 2008
New report loosens noose around Albatross’s neck
The survival chances of the albatross, now officially the most threatened seabird family in the world, have been improved following a new report released by WWF-South Africa.
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27 Aug 2008
Baltic states failing to protect most damaged sea
Nine Baltic sea states all scored failing grades in an annual WWF evaluation of their performance in protecting and restoring the world’s most damaged sea.
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26 Aug 2008
Fishing Technology Letting Turtles Off the Hook
Alternative fishing technology has been shown to save turtles while not affecting fish catches, according to a report released by WWF and the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC).
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26 Aug 2008
Fishing Technology That’s Letting Turtles Off the Hook
Santiago de Cali, Colombia - Alternative fishing technology has been shown to save turtles while not affecting fish catches, according to a report released by WWF and the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC).
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14 Aug 2008
Mysteries of Mediterranean bluefin tuna come under the microscope
The most ambitious Mediterranean tuna tagging project yet will today start seeking answers to some key mysteries on the migratory behaviour of this most valuable but also most imperilled ‘prince of the sea’.
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30 Jul 2008
WWF mourns the loss of Phil Ruhle Sr., fishermen, innovator and advocate for ocean conservation.
WWF was honored to have the opportunity to work with Phil Ruhle Sr. when his team won the Smart Gear Award. We were deeply impressed by his enthusiasm and his commitment to ocean conservation. Our thoughts and best wishes are with Phil's family at this sad time. » Read more
25 Jul 2008
Stricken boat in Bali shows unregulated fishing a concern: WWF
A stricken and leaking fishing boat in Bali is further proof that fishing activities in the Coral Triangle urgently need tighter management and controls, WWF said today.
10 Jul 2008
Southern African states toughen up on fighting pirate fishing
The fight against illegal fishing took a great leap forward last week as fisheries ministers from eight southern African coastal states adopted an action plan to safeguard fish stocks and livehoods.
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08 Jul 2008
Cruise-liner sewage adds to Baltic decline
Most international cruise ship companies operating in the Baltic Sea have refused to co-operate with a plea from WWF to stop dumping their sewage straight into the water.
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07 Jul 2008
Giant clams 'secure for another generation' after Philippine re-seeding
Re-seeding programmes on over 50 reefs are securing the survival of the giant clam for at least another generation, according to WWF-Philippines.
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