Marine Conservation
The commission tasked with preventing a collapse of the Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery has opted for catch quotas still far higher than its own scientists recommend and leaving industrial fleets free to scoop up tuna at the height of its spawning period.
This is not a decision, it is a disgrace which leaves WWF little choice but to look elsewhere to save this fishery from itself. Read more
Don't net what you don't need!
Modern fishing gear is very efficient at catching fish - as well as many other creatures in its path. These other animals are called bycatch.
Bycatch is devastating our oceans. Yet it need not be this way. Find out how in our bycatch website
Meet Stinky
Destructive fishing has many critics, with the newest being an animated fish puppet emerging from an icebox to push the virtues of sustainable seafood.
Visit the Stinky Fish site and find out more...
Latest news
06 Jan 2009
‘Mermaid’ rescued in Philippines
Two brave fishermen from the Philippines began the year by saving the life of a trapped dugong or sea cow, the ancient sea mammal generally credited with being the origin of the mermaid myth.
‘Mermaid’ rescued in Philippines
Two brave fishermen from the Philippines began the year by saving the life of a trapped dugong or sea cow, the ancient sea mammal generally credited with being the origin of the mermaid myth.
Latest report
18 Dec 2008
A guide to reduce and eliminate fish discards
By the end of 2008, over 60% cod have been discarded in the North Sea (about 20% more than in 2007) . Some European fisheries, like sole or Nephrops have totally unacceptable bycatch and discard levels of over 60%.
A guide to reduce and eliminate fish discards
By the end of 2008, over 60% cod have been discarded in the North Sea (about 20% more than in 2007) . Some European fisheries, like sole or Nephrops have totally unacceptable bycatch and discard levels of over 60%.
Smarter fishing to save marine turtles
Find out about our exciting, collaborative work with fishers and partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to reduce bycatch of marine turtles and secure sustainable fisheries. Check out the website
