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𝗪𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐀𝐕𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑'𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 Today, on the occasion of #WorldFisheriesDay, we proudly align with the global commitment to sustainable fisheries. At AVRAMAR, our dedication to responsible fishing practices reflects our commitment to the conservation of marine ecosystems, where we actively engage in initiatives that go above and beyond industry standards. By implementing innovative technologies and #sustainablepractices, we aim to minimize our environmental footprint and contribute to the preservation of diverse marine life. Guided by our motto #BetterFishforBetterLives on a #BetterPlanet, we aspire to ensure a healthier and more sustainable #future for the oceans. Actively advocating for positive transformations in the fishing industry, our goal is to establish new standards for environmental stewardship and #socialresponsibility. #AVRAMAR #SustainableFishing #OceanConservation #LeadwithCare

Monday is a great day for nature. The ban on Sandeel Fishing in English and Scottish North Sea Waters will be enforced. Why is this crucial for marine life? Sandeels, those tiny yet crucial fish, play a pivotal role in the North Sea ecosystem. By protecting them, we safeguard the entire food web. Seabirds, marine mammals, and commercially important fish species all benefit from this ban. Alongside the sandeel ban, England is imposing stricter restrictions on bottom trawling. These practices have long raised environmental concerns. Now, pink sea fans, delicate sponges, and anemones can breathe a sigh of relief. We must continue restoring our oceans, nurturing biodiversity, and ensuring food security. Let's celebrate this victory for marine life and commit to achieving similar victories for nature in our respective countries. #MarineConservation #SustainableFishing #30by30 #BiodiversityMatters #NatureRestoration #Regeneration

Sustainable Fishing and Environmental Conservation in Africa In many African communities, fishing is more than just a livelihood—it's a way of life. Protecting the environments that sustain these fisheries is crucial for long-term sustainability. That's why I’m excited to share some innovative approaches being adopted across the continent: Mangrove and Wetland Conservation: Mangroves and wetlands are vital fish habitats, offering breeding grounds and shelter for numerous species. Communities are actively engaged in restoring and protecting these ecosystems, ensuring that fish populations can thrive. Climate Change Adaptation: The impacts of climate change on fish migration patterns and breeding cycles are profound. Adaptive strategies are being developed to cope with these changes, ensuring resilient and sustainable fishing practices. These efforts highlight the incredible resourcefulness and commitment of African fishing communities to sustainability. By protecting our natural environments and adapting to climate change, we can ensure a future where both people and nature flourish. Let's support and learn from these initiatives to promote sustainable fishing globally! #Sustainability #Fishing #ClimateChange #Conservation #EnvironmentalProtection #AfricanInnovation #SustainablePractices #CommunityEmpowerment #MarineConservation

WWF-New Zealand is urging Kiwis to get behind our call for 30% of our #ocean to be protected by 2030 – by sending Shane Jones, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, a message he can’t ignore. This campaign is tongue-in-cheek, no doubt (and it speaks to the wonderful, irreverent sense of humour that's so commonplace in Aotearoa) - but there's a serious issue at its heart. New Zealanders are ocean people, and the health of our #marine environment is in dramatic decline. Plastic #pollution, over-fishing, #climatechange-induced marine heatwaves, runaway invasive caulerpa - the picture is pretty bleak. And to us, it seems clear that Shane Jones is committed to lining the pockets of his mates in industry above all else. Besides taking a host of decisions that undermine the few limited environmental protections we have in place, he's dismissed concerns we've raised based on the Government's *own reporting data* as the screeches of "Green politburo banshees" and cries of "attention-seeking wetland birds". WWF is an apolitical, #science-driven organisation that seeks to work constructively with others to deliver improved outcomes for people and #nature. I've got *zero time* for being called a 'politburo banshee' or dismissed as an 'attention-seeking bird' by a senior minister - behaviour which, frankly, I think this Government should be utterly embarrassed by. Long story short, I can think of no man more deserving of being given the finger right now. So, Shane Jones, this one's for you. https://lnkd.in/gKv2myds

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation denounce misleading claims being spread by an anti-fishing group about our sector in a report that attempts to disrupt crucial fisheries quota negotiations for 2025. Oceana’s report relies on cherry-picked statements, outdated science, and creative wording, constructing a narrative of gloom and doom that doesn’t reflect the reality of our sustainable practices. Our Chief Executive, Elspeth Macdonald asks in a responding statement, “who funds Oceana? Who do they represent? And what gives them the right to undermine policy and negotiations that are critical to the future livelihoods of Scotland’s fishing communities?” The Scottish Fishermen's Federation is committed to working closely with governments to support fair, practical policies—grounded in facts, NOT corporately-funded rhetoric. We encourage those questioning the sector to understand the reality: fish is a sustainable, low-carbon protein, and Scotland’s fishing industry is proud to be responsible custodians of our seas. #ScottishFishing #SustainableSeafood #ResponsibleFishing #SFF

When a report based on the best available science and the views and lived experiences of a wide range of stakeholders with a legitimate interest in a healthy ocean and fairer, more resilient industry is decried as "fake news", you know you've hit a nerve. Those that seek to defend the status quo should ask themselves what they are actually defending: too many UK stocks overfished, too many seabed habitats damaged, deprived coastal communities, ever slimmer profit margins for fishers and a lack of political vision and support from government. We can, and should, do better. Let's open up that conversation to create a regenerative and positive future for both people and planet. #regenerativefisheries #endoverfishing #missionregeneration Amy Hammond Hugo Tagholm

📣 A new WWF report by Marco Costantini and myself "Rethinking Fisheries Subsidies" shows that small-scale fishers receive a negligible 3% of EU public support.   In the Mediterranean, hundreds of millions of euros of public funds have supported large fishing fleets to grow and fish more, leaving behind the small-scale fishers and the protection of key marine areas that actually sustain our local economies. A radical rethinking is needed to ensure that citizens’ money is invested in biodiversity protection, sustainable fishing practices, and coastal communities. ➡ See full report here: https://shorturl.at/lPT37 So proud and grateful with the collaboration with Nisea #StopHarmfulSubsidies

Mangroves are essential life-supporting ecosystems, and play a key role as a nature-based solution to mitigate climate change - Brazil contains the second largest repository of mangrove forests in the world. President Lula’s establishment of two new reserves in the north of Brazil is the result of 16 years of collaboration between communities, civil society, and local, state & national governments. The ReseX, or extractive reserve designation, protects 75,000 hectares of land from deforestation and industrial development, while allowing local community-members access to fish, find oysters, forage, etc. Rare Brasil joined efforts to establish reserve designation in 2022, & helped accelerate the liaison between local communities, and the state-national governments, while also promoting sustainable fishing practices. Based on recent studies, conserving Brazilian mangroves would save 50% more carbon than previously indicated. Carbon Pulse #bluecarbon #biodioversity #lifesupport #ecosystems #mangrove #naturalcapital

Bottom trawling and dredging is the most destructive type of fishing we practice. Literally digging up the seabed with huge rates of unwanted catch (other species), and leaving absolute destruction in its wake. Meanwhile static gear fishing has a minute impact on the sea bed, and a safe level of bi-catch, yet UK fisheries policy allows Trawling to carried out in protected areas. The level of stupidity behind this is genuinely unbelievable. When we're looking towards these coming elections, it's vital that we consider who's been overseeing these decisions and the damage that they're willing to allow. #UKfishing #ourseas #3milelimit

🌍 This week at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum, efforts are underway to regulate harmful fisheries subsidies that drive overfishing and deplete marine ecosystems. While the 2022 agreement was a step forward, new rules have to address overcapacity and ensure sustainable management for all fishers. By implementing fair policies, we can protect marine biodiversity, support coastal communities, and ensure healthy ocean for future generations. 🐟 With nearly 90% of marine fish stocks overexploited, moving towards a sustainable ocean is crucial. The Stop Funding Overfishing coalition, of which we are a member with Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy, is advocating for a binding global agreement to curb harmful subsidies, including those fueling illegal fishing and stock depletion. 💙 This is our chance to push for a healthier ocean and a sustainable future for our livelihoods. 🌊 https://lnkd.in/ecgBerBv #SustainableFishing #OceanConservation #FisheriesSubsidies #WTO #GlobalGoals #MarineBiodiversity