Javier Lopez

Marine scientist campaigning for sustainable fisheries in the North East Atlantic

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

Today we took our message straight to the EU quarter on two wheels. 🚴

As the #EUBlueEnergyTransition in fisheries & aquaculture conference took place, our banners called for keeping the #CommonFisheriesPolicy strong and not reopening it under the pretext of “energy transition��.

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

Europe doesn’t need a new fisheries policy, just to enforce the one it has.

In their new op-ed, @MariaDamanakiEU & Christodoulos Charalambous warn that reopening the #CommonFisheriesPolicy would slow action, harming fishers & coastal communities.

➡️https://t.co/mFtusf2oPE

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

🆕We surveyed 47 Cypriot fishers, and their message is clear: fish stocks are declining, and EU rules enforcement remains weak.
📊96% say national action is not enough.

As the EU evaluates the #CommonFisheriesPolicy in 2026, their voices must be heard.

➡️https://t.co/W3Ek9wF483

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

#AGRIFISH EU ministers agreed on 2026 fishing opportunities, offering short-term stability for the Western Mediterranean fleet.
But the real problem remains: 55% of assessed stocks are overfished, with fishing pressure ~1.6× above sustainable levels. ➡️https://t.co/IxANDCHJ2A

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

NEW @UN_FAO_GFCM report on the State of Mediterranean & Black Sea Fisheries is out. #Overfishing is declining, from 87% in 2013 to 52% in 2023, the lowest in recent decades & biomass is up 25%. A sign that progress is real, but challenges remain.

➡️https://t.co/JpzH9BUENB

[FishSec @FishSecretariat]

Today, for 2026 @ICES repeats the zero catch advice for #European_eel for all life stages, all uses and in all habitats. Anthropogenic mortalities should be zero and habitats restored. Contrary to scientific advice, exploitation of > 2,000 t continues: https://t.co/RYylMHWmJ4

[Ignacio Fresco Vanzini @IgnacioFresco]

(1) Hoy publicamos un informe que nos ha costado mucho esfuerzo y conversaciones con el sector pesquero. El resultado es preocupante:

👉 El 94% de las embarcaciones pesqueras analizadas en el Mediterráneo español tienen motores que superan la potencia certificada oficialmente.

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

Desde 2014, la #PoliticaPesqueraComun (art. 17) requiere que 🇪🇸 reparta cuotas premiando la pesca de bajo impacto y alto valor social.

Pero esta herramienta apenas se ha usado. El borrador del RD sobre cuotas es la oportunidad para aplicarla de verdad.

➡️https://t.co/7r9GsI0LWO

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

📊 86% of French citizens want more fishing quotas for small-scale, low-impact fishers, a new @YouGov poll shows.

Expanding France’s pilot quota scheme would better align with EU law and public demand for fairness, transparency, and ocean-friendly practices. 🌊�📊 86% of French citizens want more fishing quotas for small-scale, low-impact fishers, a new @YouGov poll shows.

Expanding France’s pilot quota scheme would better align with EU law and public demand for fairness, transparency, and ocean-friendly practices. 🌊�📊 86% of French citizens want more fishing quotas for small-scale, low-impact fishers, a new @YouGov poll shows.

Expanding France’s pilot quota scheme would better align with EU law and public demand for fairness, transparency, and ocean-friendly practices. 🌊🐟

[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 ⤵️

[OCU @consumidores]

🐟La pesca y venta de merluzas pequeñas por debajo de 20 cm está prohibida, pero se sigue practicando @OceanaEurope
🔍Consulta las tallas mínimas de la normativa por tipo de especie 👇 : respétalas y contribuye a la sostenibilidad de nuestros mares
https://t.co/ZHoTwiGVAS

[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]

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]

El 87 % de los españoles quiere más cuotas para la pesca artesanal para:

🎣Proteger el empleo local
🦐Tener pescado fresco y de cercanía
🌊Cuidar el océano

España debe escuchar a su ciudadanía al definir sus criterios de reparto #MakeFishingFair

Más: https://t.co/IenCbQ5eGw

[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

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

Deliberately increasing the power of fishing boat engines is a widespread problem in Europe.

The fishers of Palamós (Spain) took the decision to limit it to be more efficient, to guarantee fishing and to allow the regeneration of the ocean.

This is how they did it ⤵️

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

“The small-scale fleet needs proper & fair quota allocation for its survival & coastal diversification.” – says @CarmenCrespoPP.

We agree – Member States must implement Art. 17 of the CFP & work with coastal communities to develop clear social, economic & environmental criteria.

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

Yesterday, @EU_MARE launched a consultation in view of its evaluation of the #CommonFisheriesPolicy.

Oceana stands firm: the CFP is the right tool to rebuild fish stocks, protect #biodiversity and support coastal communities.

Watch our video 👇

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

Similarly to receiving the smallest share of fisheries funding, small-scale fishers are starved of quotas, landing just 6% of the catch.

EU fishing nations must work with coastal communities to create fairer allocation criteria.🎣

#MakeFishingFair
https://t.co/ISReSqncwX

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

Overfishing continues to threaten 60% of demersal stocks in the western #Mediterranean. And 80% of them are below healthy biomass levels.

We’re calling on France 🇫🇷, Italy 🇮🇹, and Spain 🇪🇸 to adopt sustainable fishing opportunities at #AGRIFISH.