Emily Fairless

Communication @OceanaEurope. Live in heart of Europe and tweet in several languages. Love all things visual. RT not endorsement

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

As the #EUOceanAct conference kicks off today under @Ireland2026eu, Oceana sees the Act as a unique chance to turn ocean health ambitions into action – supporting thriving coastal communities and a sustainable blue economy.

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

🌊@CostasKadis has all the cards in his hand to support a shift in the deep-sea trawl ban to below 800 m at the GFCM annual meeting in 2026. Now it is a question of political willingness, say @acousteau & @xenia_loizidou in this op-ed:

➡️https://t.co/r8vjO1QGHZ

#MedFish4Ever

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

NEW report shows most western Mediterranean trawlers are barely profitable due to overfishing & fleet overcapacity.

We call on 🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 to reduce the number of trawlers, rebuild fish populations, & support a transition to sustainable fishing. #WestMedMAP

➡️https://t.co/FOJR4LnPhb

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

An investigation by @OceanaEurope & @SeaShepherdIta found that 91% of bottom trawlers, stalls, & markets in 7 Italian locations sold undersized hake, violating EU rules.

This threatens one of the Med’s most overfished species, & harm fishers playing by the rules. #SaveTheHake

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

📢A new investigation by @OceanaEurope, @SeaShepherdIt, @Altroconsumo & @consumidores reveals an extensive illicit sale of juvenile hake in Italian ports.

📉 91% of trawlers checked broke EU rules
📊 86% of surveyed consumers see this as a serious problem

More ⤵📢A new investigation by @OceanaEurope, @SeaShepherdIt, @Altroconsumo & @consumidores reveals an extensive illicit sale of juvenile hake in Italian ports.

📉 91% of trawlers checked broke EU rules
📊 86% of surveyed consumers see this as a serious problem

More ⤵📢A new investigation by @OceanaEurope, @SeaShepherdIt, @Altroconsumo & @consumidores reveals an extensive illicit sale of juvenile hake in Italian ports.

📉 91% of trawlers checked broke EU rules
📊 86% of surveyed consumers see this as a serious problem

More ⤵📢A new investigation by @OceanaEurope, @SeaShepherdIt, @Altroconsumo & @consumidores reveals an extensive illicit sale of juvenile hake in Italian ports.

📉 91% of trawlers checked broke EU rules
📊 86% of surveyed consumers see this as a serious problem

More ⤵📢A new investigation by @OceanaEurope, @SeaShepherdIt, @Altroconsumo & @consumidores reveals an extensive illicit sale of juvenile hake in Italian ports.

📉 91% of trawlers checked broke EU rules
📊 86% of surveyed consumers see this as a serious problem

More ⤵📢A new investigation by @OceanaEurope, @SeaShepherdIt, @Altroconsumo & @consumidores reveals an extensive illicit sale of juvenile hake in Italian ports.

📉 91% of trawlers checked broke EU rules
📊 86% of surveyed consumers see this as a serious problem

More ⤵️

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

.@EmmanuelMacron ' s announcement to 'limit' bottom trawling in some of France's #MarineProtectedAreas at #UNOC3 fails to place protection where destructive fishing is happening. A missed opportunity to lead by example and #BanBottomTrawling in all #MPAs
https://t.co/nBSQR11VKX

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

NEWS! 87% of Spaniards want more quotas for small-scale fishers to:

🎣 Protect local jobs
🦐 Ensure fresh, local seafood
🌊 Safeguard the ocean

As Spain prepares to develop its allocation criteria, citizens are clear! #MakeFishingFair

More: https://t.co/phouzvqMRf

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

We're outside @eucommission delivering a message from 1/4 million Europeans calling to #BanBottomTrawling in EU #MPAs.

We urge @CostasKadis to ensure the #EUOceanPact provides real protection.

#ProtectedMeansProtected

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

1⃣ day to go!

More than 250,000 Europeans are demanding that the EU #BanBottomTrawling in marine protected areas.
Tomorrow, we deliver their message directly to Commissioner @CostasKadis in Brussels.

The #EUOceanPact must finally ensure real protection.
#ProtectedMeansProtected

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

Reopening the #CommonFisheriesPolicy would create unnecessary instability for EU fishers & coastal communities.

We urge @EU_Commission to focus on proper implementation of the CFP to support food security, jobs, & climate resilience. #EUOceanPact

➡️ https://t.co/yOzpHPZjul

[Vera Coelho @VeraMPCoelho]

Also great to see @oceanaeurope's video on the need to redress the balance in fishing allocations featured prominently, with the unmistakable voiceover of our own @EmilyFairless1 https://t.co/Q7HCfvsv9B

[Vera Coelho @VeraMPCoelho]

Great to see that the fair allocation of fishing opportunities to those who provide the most benefits to society is becoming an increasingly discussed topic at EU level. Time to implement the CFP’s provisions and to #MakeFishingFair! #CFPreality #OceanPact

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

🆕 analysis by marine NGOs shows that many EU 🇪🇺 countries are failing to stop destructive fishing in their #MPAs.

We call on @EU_Commission to evaluate the #MarineActionPlan & establish new rules to strengthen the protection of EU seas.

👉 https://t.co/omyvfHiW5N

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

👏Good NEWS!

We welcome the Swedish 🇸🇪 government’s proposal to amend legislation that will make possible a future ban on #bottomtrawling in its #MarineProtectedAreas, and we urge other EU countries to follow suit. #ProtectedMeansProtected

More: https://t.co/JNG1G1IIkY

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

After months of campaigning, this year saw the law to #RestoreNature adopted!

🌊 By 2030, 20% of EU seas will have measures to #RestoreOcean, and 90% by 2050. A huge step for marine life & fishing communities.

Thank you for making it possible! 💙

More: https://t.co/kHtg0CDlgW

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

Today 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 🇮🇹 fisheries ministers at #AGRIFISH have taken some positive steps to reduce fishing pressure in the western #Mediterranean. However, the new compensation mechanism for trawlers casts doubt as to how meaningful these are
More: https://t.co/xwRVyNiNyE

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

This week in Rome we have two key messages for #Mediterranean countries:

🪸 Protect deep-sea habitats from #BottomTrawling
🏴‍☠️Strengthen transparency to end illegal fishing

@UN_FAO_GFCM #MedFish4Ever

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

This #EUOceanWeek, in a photo exhibition in the heart of Brussels, low-impact fishers from @LIFEplatformEU are calling to redress the balance and #MakeFishingFair.

📸The exhibition runs till 4 Oct in front of @Europarl_EN

#RethinkFisheries @acousteau

[Emily Fairless @EmilyFairless1]

In the Oresund in Denmark, where bottom trawling has been banned since the '30s, we have unique ecosystems. Protecting the ocean is key to having thriving fish stocks, says David Lange of @LIFEplatformEU today at #RethinkFisheries #EUOceanWeek

[Emily Fairless @EmilyFairless1]

.@VeraMPCoelho talks of the benefits of the 'fridge effect' - spillover from rich ecosystems in #MarineProtectedAreas where bottom trawling is banned on neighbouring fisheries & communities at #RethinkFisheries event