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Plymouth world oceans day

Make sure the fisheries minister delivers a fair deal on fish law reform

Last Friday was World Oceans Day. Being an oceans campaigner that, on one hand, means a lot – but on the other it begs the question of why the rest of the...
Posted by Willie - 11 June, 2012 - 13:38
Callum Roberts

Guest blogger Callum Roberts: Future oceans

Imagine a world, not very far in the future, where families shun the idea of a seaside holiday because the sea is too unpleasant to visit, perhaps even...
Posted by hayley.baker - 8 June, 2012 - 15:08
Port Isaac Fisherman's Friend performing our sea shanty petition

What shall we do with broken sea laws? What shall we do with the broken sea laws?

What shall we do with the broken sea laws?  Early in the morning”.  Can you see what we’ve done there? I have been unable to shake the tune to “...
Posted by hayley.baker - 29 May, 2012 - 10:27
Ben and John Griffin, Hastings Fishermen

Help us get a fair catch for sustainable fishermen

Today we’re launching “Be a fisherman’s friend” campaign  - an unprecedented alliance between Greenpeace and UK sustainable fishermen, to push for a real...
Posted by Alicia C - 29 May, 2012 - 08:53

We need fewer boats and more fish to save our oceans

I’m here in Bangkok at a gathering of hundreds of tuna business officials, policy-makers and even a few environmental advocates like myself. It’s been a...
Posted by jamie - 25 May, 2012 - 17:34

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