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We are totally dependent on our oceans. But, we're damaging them on a scale unimaginable to most people. Destructive fishing, polluting industries and climate change are threatening the survival of whole marine ecosystems, as species are driven towards extinction as their habitats are destroyed.

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Antonio Vidal Pego - boss of the Spanish fishing family operation

Notorious Spanish fishing baron brought to justice

Finally some good news for our seas.  Toño, the head of the Vidal family network, and focus of our recent investigation in to illegal fishing and subsides...
Posted by Ariana Densham - 4 December, 2011 - 10:33

The video the global tuna industry doesn’t want you to see

Today we've released shocking footage of ocean life dying in gruesome ways at the hands of industrial tuna fishers in the Pacific Ocean. The footage was...
Posted by simon clydesdale - 17 November, 2011 - 14:22

Vegetarians won’t change the fishing industry

Without fail, anytime I blog about more sustainable fish there will be at least one comment along the lines of ‘go vegan’ or ‘no one needs to eat fish anyway...
Posted by Willie - 24 October, 2011 - 14:35

Ocean Inquirer II: The Absurd Model of Deep Sea Fishing

Until the very last fish? The absurd model of deep sea fishing
Posted by hayley.baker - 19 October, 2011 - 15:46

Deep sea destruction funded by European taxpayers

In the deep sea northwest of the UK, bottom trawlers are destroying ancient and mostly undiscovered ecosystems. They are part of an unsustainable fishing...
Posted by Alicia C - 19 October, 2011 - 15:15

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