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August 26, 2020
European eel remains Critically Endangered in latest IUCN Red List assessment
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) updated the assessments of two of the world’s largest eel populations – European eel and Japanese eel. The new assessments show no significant improvements. Both species are on the Red List of threatened species managed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The status of … Continued
July 29, 2020
FishSec endorse RISE UP – a blue call to action
The RISE UP – Blue Call to Action is a joint call by Indigenous Peoples and Fisherfolk groups, Ocean advocacy organisations and philanthropies to governments and corporations to join and take bold action to safeguard the ocean at the next UN Ocean Conference (which has been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic). Why … Continued
June 25, 2020
Webinar provided much needed update on European eel
On Tuesday morning, 16 June, the Fisheries Secretariat and the Good Fish Foundation co-hosted a webinar on European eel. Over 130 people from around the EU and beyond listened to our speakers providing an update on many things eel. European eel is currently categorised as Critically Endangered, according to the International Union for Conservation of … Continued
June 8, 2020
Job Advert – Fisheries Policy Officer
The Fisheries Secretariat (FishSec) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the protection and restoration of marine ecosystem services, with a focus on fisheries. Our long-term goal is well managed seas with rich biodiversity and thriving fish stocks to secure healthy and local seafood to consumers and a sustainable fishing sector. We advocate for fisheries working within the limits of the marine ecosystem, preserving marine resources as well as their habitats.
May 29, 2020
ICES advice for Baltic Sea quotas in 2021
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has today announced their advice for next year’s fishing possibilities in the Baltic Sea. These include the recommendation to stop all fishing for Eastern Baltic cod and Western spring spawning herring, as was the case last year.
May 15, 2020
Eel migration report provides insights but also highlights data gaps
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) recently published its response to a European Commission request for advice on the seasonal migration patterns of European eel[1]. The paper contains an interesting summary of the knowledge that we have on migration patterns of European eel across the continent, including glass eel recruitment and silver eel escapement, but does not actually provide much advice on whether the current measures are having an effect or not, referring to data limitations and complexities.
May 11, 2020
Take part in the EuroFishion Song Contest
Love eel and singing? Take part in the EuroFishion Song Contest
May 7, 2020
Eel Regulation relevant but lacking in implementation
The recent assessment of the European Eel Regulation concludes that it remains relevant but implementation of several aspects is poor. Authors suggests future efforts should focus more on addressing non-fisheries related mortality, as well as continued reductions in fishing mortality, especially of glass eels. The long-term use of restocking as a key measure is questioned, and the need for a population-wide approach emphasised.
April 24, 2020
EU Fisheries Commissioner answers questions from the public
During today's Q&A session, Virginius Sinkevičius the new European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, emphasised the importance of the protection of the oceans.
April 23, 2020
Plans for international Action Plan for European eel agreed
In February, the 13th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CSM COP13) agreed that an international Action Plan for European eel is needed and should be developed before the next Conference.