News
January 10, 2005
Marine focus at Flora- & Fauna Conference
The theme for 2004 was the Swedish environmental quality objectives, with a special focus on the objectives for the marine environment and for forests Marine focus at Flora- & Fauna Conference The Swedish Species Information Centre hosts the Flora- and Fauna Conservation Conference in April every year. The theme for 2004 was the Swedish environmental … Continued
January 9, 2005
Special protection awarded to the Baltic Sea
On 2 April, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) meeting decided to designate the Baltic Sea as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA). This means that further restrictions can be applied to activities in the Baltic, to protect it from potential environmental damage. For example, ships will be required to take special care when navigating through … Continued
January 8, 2005
Fisheries Council agree on measures to minimise bycatch of dolphins
On 22-23 March, the EU Fisheries Ministers agreed on a range of measures to minimise bycatch of dolphins and harbour porpoises in fisheries around Europe.
January 8, 2005
UK Strategy unit report on Fisheries
The report proposes a possible long-term strategy for creating a more competitive and profitable UK fleet…
May 6, 2004
International Secretariat for sustainable fisheries opens in Stockholm
Today, a new non-profit organisation committed to work towards more sustainable fisheries is officially launched by the Swedish Minister of Agriculture & Fisheries. The Stockholm-based Fisheries Secretariat is hoping to change fisheries policy in the EU and internationally through co-operation, information and lobbying. It has a particular mission to support and help other organisations, as … Continued