Illegally caught 'dirty' fish threatens local fishermen, consumer health and the future of the world's fisheries. The EJF's Pirate Fishing Campaign is tackling the problem head on
… Campaigning against pirate fishing Laura Sevier | 22nd June 2009 Activism … Environmental Justice Foundation EJF Pirate Fishing Illegal Fishing illegal-trawler-off-sierra-.jpg …
Support from UK supermarkets to phase out tuna caught with damaging fishing gear could make the Western Pacific tuna the world's first sustainable industrial fishery
… to phase out tuna caught with damaging fishing gear could make the Western Pacific … fish caught with a particularly destructive fishing gear. At the same time Pacific … going out of fashion... The controversial fishing gear at the centre of this story are …
The UK has joined growing European support for Atlantic Bluefin tuna to be declared an endangered species to prevent collapse
… for an international ban on the commercial fishing of Atlantic Bluefin tuna. UK … less than 15 per cent of their pre-industrial fishing size. Japanese trade It is estimated … has led to a proliferation of purse seiner fishing vessels in Europe, which use bag-like …
Show the government you support the creation of a marine conservation network to protect the UK's threatened sea life
… The government's historic give-away of public fishing quotas has created an unregulated … in high-end retail INVESTIGATION How pirate fishing fuels human exodus from Africa to Europe Illegal fishing to feed European demand for seafood is …
British diners could unwittingly be supporting Iceland's whale hunt as a major UK fish wholesaler continues to source seafood from an Icelandic company linked to the killing of endangered fin whales
… from HB Grandi, one of Iceland's biggest fishing companies. HB Grandi's facilities have …
Alaska's long-standing wild salmon-fishing industry could be under threat from large-scale mining development
… Alaska's long-standing wild salmon-fishing industry could be under threat from … and today also support a healthy sustainable fishing industry that is critical to the … Alaska's subsistence, commercial and sport fishing interests, the Alaska Intertribal …
There has been a significant reduction in the killing of seals in Scotland but the Seal Protection Action Group needs your help in ending the killings altogether
… are killed to protect salmon farms and other fishing interests. The Saving Scotland's Seals … towards the 'indiscriminate shooting by fishing interests'. The Scottish Government … Our oceans are suffering from chronic overfishing - but are fish farms any better for …
Reporting from the frontline of environmental activism, Andrew Wasley takes a closer look at those who fight the abuse of marine environments.
… Andrew Wasley | 1st June 2009 Activism Overfishing Oceans Fish Andre Wasley Greenpeace … the world to investigate the impact of overfishing, concluding that blame for the crisis … of fish stocks, illegal ‘pirate’ fishing and destructive trawling to …
Marine biologist, lecturer, ocean ambassador and founder of several conservation initiatives, Dr. Wallace J. Nichols speaks to Deborah Bassett about the benefits of wildlife tourism, saving baby turtle eggs and an 112 day trek along the US west coast
… Sea Turtles Ocean Conservation Sustainable Fishing How To Make A Difference Wallace J. …
Following the closure of some of the UK's most stunning lakes, a dynamic campaign has been set up to stop phosphates from washing detergents causing algal blooms
… - rising temperatures, ocean acidity, fishing practices... But can clever management …
Wide-ranging plans to link up Kenya, Ethiopia and Southern Sudan include the building of a port which threatens the Lamu district's indigenous coastal communities and fragile ecology, reports Tafline Laylin
… for a major new port could destroy local fishing Both the endangered Green and Ridley … approximately 80 per cent of an artisanal fishing industry. In Mombasa, where there are … of every Kenyan coastal community relies on fishing for subsistence, and the Lamu …
Russia's decision to ban the import and exports of harp seal skins is a big step forward for the campaign against the Canadian seal hunt, says Robbie Marsland, Director of IFAW-UK
… - many are turning to the more lucrative crab fishing, which demonstrates that the small … recent operations targeting bluefin tuna fishing and pilot whale hunting argues the …
Breathable air, healthy soil, fresh water and the stability of our climate all rely on our planetary life-support systems – like rainforests and oceans – being healthy.
… resources’ (mining, petroleum extraction, fishing, hunting and forestry are generally …
He’s been a charity fundraiser and is now a fully-fledged adventurer. But is ‘Best Job in the World’s’ Ben Southall about to add eco-warrior to his CV? Ruth Styles met him to find out
… are things like ignorant tourism and over-fishing; as they say, reefs take thousands of … Caribbean’s corals have been decimated by overfishing, disease and pollution. Last Summer’s …
Of 5,500 badgers to be shot during the pilot culls, only 240 will be independently monitored for humaneness, it has emerged. And just 4 Natural England officials will oversee the killing in Gloucestershire and Somerset
Badgers: the truth behind the cull Dominic Dyer | 12th August 2013 News Badger Cull Wildlife Food And Farming Comment TB Dairy Farming Politics badger.jpg Of 5,500 badgers to be shot during the pilot …
The Japanese tsunami appears to have temporarily halted the annual Dall's porpoise hunt. Pity the Taiji dolphins haven't been spared too, says the Environmental Investigation Agency's Clare Perry
… recent operations targeting bluefin tuna fishing and pilot whale hunting argues the …
Rural policing is overstretched and under-resoursed, and the countryside's wildlife could be suffering as a result. LESLEY DOCKSEY reports
Dorset leads the way in wildlife policing Lesley Docksey | 11th September 2018 Comment Wildlife Countryside Police badger-2030975_960_720.jpg Rural policing is overstretched and under-resoursed, and …
In 2020 the fate of Devon's River Otter wild beavers will be decided. With Chris Packham backing the campaign to save the species and the protection of beavers into Scotland recently getting the go-ahead, the outlook is bright for the species.LAURA BRIGGS reports
Devon Wildlife Trust is crowdfunding for the reintroduction of beavers Laura Briggs | 13th January 2017 News Wildlife Beavers Conservation Crowdfunding beaver.jpg In 2020 the fate of Devon's River …
The Census of Marine Life is finally complete after a decade of work by 2,700 scientists from 80 countries
Study identifies more than 1 million ocean species Alok Jha | 5th October 2010 News Biodiversity Fish Oceans Wildlife Natural World marinecensus.jpg Loriciferans can live their entire lives hidden in …
How poaching for the illegal wildlife trade, intensive farming, climate change and population growth all threaten Africa's unique wildlife
Is there room for wildlife as Africa grapples with development? Curtis Abraham | 1st December 2011 News Wildlife Poaching Natural World Rhinos Investigations zim-cheetah2.jpg Many of Africa's …
From joining campaigns groups to making your garden more wildlife friendly, there are many ways to get involved with saving the natural world. Read on for inspiration...
How to get involved in wildlife conservation Laura Sevier | 27th May 2010 Activism Natural World Conservation Wildlife Campaign Green Living WWF Endangered Species Protect Species Membership …
The planned closure of the BBC Wildlife Fund represents the premature end of a model for how wildlife film-making can support conservation of the very environments it documents, says Rob St John
Why the BBC is wrong to scrap its Wildlife Fund Rob St John | 3rd August 2011 Comment Conservation BBC Natural World Wildlife Broadcasting Comment langurmonkey.jpg The planned closure of the BBC …
It's not a question of ‘if' a major spill will occur in the Arctic, but ‘when and where', says conservation biologist and oil industry expert Rick Steiner
Why Arctic Ocean oil drilling is a risky choice Rick Steiner | 19th October 2011 Comment Arctic Wildlife Natural World Oil arctic1.jpg Polar bears are just one of many unique species that live in the …