Tuna: on the brink of extinction

Tuna - one of the world's favourite fish - provides a critical part of the diet of millions of people across the globe. It is also the core of the luxury sashimi markets. But rampant over-fishing is pushing these incredible creatures to the brink of extinction; there simply aren't enough fish to sustain the world's voracious appetite for tuna.

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Greenpeace Campaigner Hanne Larsen holds a Cod to be discarded due to current EU

Common Fisheries Policy reform: glimmer of light in a sea of darkness

On Wednesday the European Commission launched its proposals for a reform of the way Europe’s seas and fish are managed. After such a positive start back in...
Posted by Ariana Densham - 15 July, 2011 - 15:43 -
Fish in a net

Will the UK government be a progressive voice on fisheries?

The day those of us in fish world have been waiting for is upon us. Today the European Commission officially launched its proposals for a new Common Fisheries...
Posted by Ariana Densham - 13 July, 2011 - 15:50 -
Activists project an animation on Pacific tuna destruction onto Sajo Industries

Projecting change for our oceans in South Korea

From our brand new Korean office, Oceans team leader at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, Lagi Toribau, reports from the Rainbow Warrior's latest action: taking...
Posted by Gemma Freeman - 1 July, 2011 - 14:04
GPNZ tinned tuna activists outside Sealord HQ in Auckland

Change your tuna goes global as NZ and Canada turn the heat on their tins

Our campaign for sustainable tinned tuna has gained huge public and media support in the UK, acclaimed as ‘one of the most successful environmental campaigns...
Posted by Gemma Freeman - 20 June, 2011 - 15:51
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall launches Fish Fight Europe outside the EU Commission

Fish Fight brings the battle to Europe

From the UK to Europe: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s Fish Fight has become an incredible force for change, with over 678 100 emails sent calling for an end to...
Posted by Gemma Freeman - 31 May, 2011 - 17:35 -

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