Oceana’s Post

Over the weekend, the House and Senate Appropriations Committees released the first package of final Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills, expected to be considered by Congress this week. The package includes many provisions to support fisheries conservation and fishing access, including: ▪️ Prohibition on the Environmental Protection Agency regulating traditional fishing tackle. ▪️ Improvements to marine recreational data collection, including implementing the Modern Fish Act. ▪️ Support for state management and stock assessments for red snapper in the Gulf and South Atlantic. ▪️ Full funding for the National Fish Habitat Partnership. ASA encourages Congress to pass this funding package to support America’s $148 billion recreational fishing economy. 📸 IG: @destininshoreguides

With MAN V12 IMO Tier 111 engines. Another great project in partnership with MAN and PME Group

Crucial issue in PNW. Regardless of personal opinion, please take an objective look at the issues. Broad reaching and impactful at every level, no matter your “side”.

Great to see International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) Chris Williams on the BBC highlighting the plight of migrant fishers in the UK. The BBC investigation found that 35 fishers from the Philippines, Ghana, India & Sri Lanka were victims of trafficking between 2012 and 2020. The investigation follows a recent International Labour Organization report which found that in 2021 there were at least 128,000 forced labour victims in commercial #fishing globally. Given the isolated nature of the sector, the actual figure is likely to be higher. LINK: https://lnkd.in/eV_RU-Ed There are many root causes of forced labour in the fishing industry, including severe restrictions on fishers’ ability to exercise their rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining - either in law or practice. This has to end. #EndSlavery

Given the natural, economic and social conditions of Vietnam’s coastal and inland fisheries, the implementation of co-management in aquatic resources protection is imperative. Find more details about the co-management practice ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g65awTzA

No Trawl, No Problem! 🐚 A benefit of MPAs is the “spillover effect”. The #spillovereffect is one way that no-take marine reserves have a positive influence on adjacent fisheries. Target fish migrate outside the boundaries of protected areas as populations increase where they can be caught by fishers. In the Irish Sea, a network of marine protected areas around the Isle of Man helped to recover commercial stocks of king scallops. After five small areas were closed to bottom trawling, king scallops were five times more abundant in non-trawled areas, increasing their reproductive potential by over 1,200%. 🤝 Do you want to hear more success stories like this for B.C. #ecosystems? Follow the link in our bio to send a pre-written letter telling government officials you support the protection of 30% of Canadian oceans by 2030: https://lnkd.in/gEkdxicD #MPAs #oceanconservation #marineprotectedareas #MPANetwork #protecttheoceans #ecosystemmanagement  #marineconservation #oceanlife 

LEARN MORE 🐟👇 Fisheries and Oceans Canada's summaries of the risk assessments for salmon farms in the Discovery Islands area 👉 https://loom.ly/13WAO64 Fisheries and Oceans Canada's peer-reviewed scientific response report on the association between sea lice on farmed Atlantic Salmon and wild juvenile Pacific Salmon in BC 👉 https://loom.ly/J6UiL5M

Join this upcoming RISE UP- A Blue Call to Action webinar on "Rules of Conduct for Partnering with Small-Scale Fishers This webinar will provide a comprehensive introduction to the Rules of Conduct for Working with Small-Scale Fishers and Fishworkers in the context of marine and coastal conservation. Attendees will learn how these guidelines support the meaningful and equitable participation of small-scale fisheries in ocean conservation efforts. Objectives of the Webinar: 1. Understand the SSF Rules of Conduct: Learn the principles that guide effective collaboration with small-scale fishers and fishworkers. 2. Promote Inclusive Engagement: Recognize the rights, aspirations, and traditional knowledge of SSF communities. 3. Encourage Action: Inspire organizations to commit to the SSF Call to Action and actively adhere to the SSF Rules of Conduct. https://lnkd.in/gpeRcrXT

Turtles, whales, dolphins, dugongs, rays, and non-target shark species all fall victim to shark nets. In addition to causing suffering for marine life, nets also create a false sense of security for beachgoers. Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries admits that nets do not create a barrier or prevent sharks from coming close to beaches. So why are nets still used? It’s time to remove shark nets and adopt non-lethal, animal-safe alternatives. 🦈 Learn more about the use of shark nets at https://lnkd.in/erMMYcAv Image: Envoy Foundation #netsoutnow #removesharknets

"USAID ECOFISH II hosts consultation on blue economy, marine conservation to discuss the future of Bangladesh’s marine and coastal fisheries, focusing on the fisheries blue economy, fisheries co-management, and the delineation of Marine Protected Areas."