Defend oceans

Last edited 25 February 2016 at 1:08pm

Our beautiful oceans are home to a staggering 80% of life on Earth. But destructive fishing, pollution and climate change are damaging them on a scale unimaginable to most people. Species are being driven towards extinction because of overfishing and habitat destruction. We are campaigning for marine reserves, and for an end to unsustainable fishing.

Campaign updates

International Whaling Commission meeting 2016 – what to expect.

Delegations from global governments, and representatives from NGOs are currently on their way to Slovenia for the biennial meeting of the International Whaling...
Posted by Willie - 20 October, 2016 - 14:59

New trade protections for sharks - but are they enough?

Like it or not, around the world many species of animals are seen as tradeable commodities – for things like food, fur, fashion or medicine. Of course we know...
Posted by Willie - 19 October, 2016 - 10:01

New trade protections for sharks - but are they enough?

Like it or not, around the world many species of animals are seen as tradeable commodities – for things like food, fur, fashion or medicine. Of course we know...
Posted by Willie - 19 October, 2016 - 10:01
George Eustice signing a petition asking the Government to reallocate quota.

Time to transform our fishing industry: for fishermen and the ocean.

George Eustice MP, fisheries minister has the power to transform the UK’s fishing industry. Will he use it?For years, local fishermen in the UK have been left...
Posted by Alix FOSTER VAN... - 28 September, 2016 - 15:31
George Eustice signing a petition asking the Government to reallocate quota.

Time to transform our fishing industry: for fishermen and the ocean.

George Eustice MP, fisheries minister has the power to transform the UK’s fishing industry. Will he use it?For years, local fishermen in the UK have been left...
Posted by Alix FOSTER VAN... - 28 September, 2016 - 15:31

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