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The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna (ICCAT) has adopted a number of new multi-annual management plans which align fishing opportunities with the latest scientific opinions, say the European Commission.

The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued the following statement at the conclusion of the ICCAT annual meeting.

Palau will call for a ban on bottom trawling at the United Nations this week when the General Assembly resumes negotiations on a resolution to make high seas fisheries sustainable.

The UK Marine and Coastal Access Bill received Royal Assent on Thursday 12 November 2009, giving the Finding Sanctuary project a green light to progress its work with local sea users to…

The UK Marine and Coastal Access Bill has received Royal Assent, which means a green light for Marine Conservation Zones.