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26 Jun 2008
Real and Present Danger: Flag State Failure and Maritime Security and Safety
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14 May 2008
Squaring the diamond mesh
A new WWF publication shows how square-mesh trawl nets will benefit fish and fishermen in the Mediterranean. The report, ‘Squaring the diamond mesh – how square-mesh trawl nets will benefit fish and fishermen in the Mediterranean’, is based on new ecosystem-based management analyses that use computer models to assess the effects of square-mesh nets on marine ecosystems and fishing fleets. » Read more
05 May 2008
Small Boats, Big Problems
While most governments say they want to halt subsidies that contribute to overfishing and over capacity, many demand the right to continue subsidising 'small' vessels. But small boats can cause as much damage in fisheries around the world as the big trawlers. WWF argues that relaxing WTO rules for 'small boats' has no basis in sound policy and runs the risk of introducing a dangerous loophole in WTO fisheries subsidies rules. » Read more
Small Boats, Big Problems
While most governments say they want to halt subsidies that contribute to overfishing and over capacity, many demand the right to continue subsidising 'small' vessels. But small boats can cause as much damage in fisheries around the world as the big trawlers. WWF argues that relaxing WTO rules for 'small boats' has no basis in sound policy and runs the risk of introducing a dangerous loophole in WTO fisheries subsidies rules. » Read more
16 Apr 2008
Illegal fishing in Arctic waters
Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is a global concern, costing nations upwards of €10 billion (US$15.5 billion) annually. Few places are of such great concern as the Arctic, home to some of the most outstanding marine ecosystems and most productive fisheries in the world. » Read more
20 Mar 2008
Oceans, Coasts & People
This “Oceans, Coasts & People” series of fact sheets highlights the links between a healthy marine environment and sustained economic development, and shows how marine conservation can support, deliver on, and drive development goals. » Read more
20 Mar 2008
The Dutch Case; A Network of Marine Protected Areas
In order to protect biodiversity in the North Sea, an ecologically coherent network of Marine Protected Areas is needed. » Read more
The Dutch Case; A Network of Marine Protected Areas
In order to protect biodiversity in the North Sea, an ecologically coherent network of Marine Protected Areas is needed. » Read more
12 Mar 2008
Race for the last bluefin: Capacity of the purse seine fleet targeting bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean
This WWF-commissioned report, researched and compiled by independent consultancy ATRT, is the first ever real estimate of the actual catch capability of the Mediterranean purse seine fleet targeting bluefin tuna. » Read more
22 Jan 2008
Update after 5 years of Marine Turtle monitoring in Gamba, Gabon (2002-2007)
The 200 km of coastline of the Complex receives an average of 2000 turtles every year. Since 2002, the NGO Ibonga-ACPE in collaboration with WWF and its partners (PROTOMAC) have monitored every nesting season on the 5.75 km of beach near Gamba. This is a technical report on the monitoring activities and conclusions drawn.
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Update after 5 years of Marine Turtle monitoring in Gamba, Gabon (2002-2007)
The 200 km of coastline of the Complex receives an average of 2000 turtles every year. Since 2002, the NGO Ibonga-ACPE in collaboration with WWF and its partners (PROTOMAC) have monitored every nesting season on the 5.75 km of beach near Gamba. This is a technical report on the monitoring activities and conclusions drawn.
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14 Dec 2007
Benchmarking Study: Certification Programmes for Aquaculture
Environmental Impacts, Social Issues and Animal Welfare » Read more
Benchmarking Study: Certification Programmes for Aquaculture
Environmental Impacts, Social Issues and Animal Welfare » Read more
21 Nov 2007
With an eye to the future: Addressing failures in the global management of bigeye tuna
A WWF-TRAFFIC report shows that bigeye tuna stocks are suffering from excessive fishing, and that management has generally failed to initiate measures that address the specific causes of fishing pressure on the species. » Read more
