A natural barrier made of mussels to combat coastal erosion. This is the solution that Belgium is trying, thanks to a consortium of research institutes and companies. Mussel structure can limit the harmful effects of strong North Sea currents while improving biodiversity. This solution may also attract the attention of Italy, which is struggling with […]
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“This is how they spied on European politicians and journalists”
European journalists, parliamentarians and academics were spied on by software known as ‘Predator’ in an unprecedented attack by authorities in Vietnam. The accusation was made by Amnesty International, which, in collaboration with the European Investigative Collaborations (EIC), created a large dossier as part of its “Predatory Dossiers” project. Additional information was carried out by a […]
The last blue crabs we will eat
This summer, many Italians have stopped hating it and started considering eating it and even becoming fans, but we may have to say goodbye to blue crab recipes very soon. The sale of invasive species is permitted by the European Union, which has jurisdiction over rules governing the production and trade of fisheries and aquaculture […]
The last blue crabs we will eat
This summer, many Italians have stopped hating it and started considering eating it and even becoming fans, but we may have to say goodbye to blue crab recipes very soon. The sale of invasive species is permitted by the European Union, which has jurisdiction over rules governing the production and trade of fisheries and aquaculture […]
Because the government wants to fight the blue crab.
The alarm raised by the fishing industry did not fall on deaf ears. With the Bag Legislative Decree, the government allocated 2.9 million euros for the fight against blue crab. Funds are directed specifically to consortiums and aquaculture companies involved in the capture and eradication of species that have invaded freshwater and brackish water areas […]
Dolphins slaughtered in French waters: ‘Serious risk of extinction’
At least 900 dolphins have died off the west coast of France since the beginning of winter. A silent massacre even prompted the State Council to make a statement on the matter, directly ordering the country’s government to ban fishing in various parts of the Bay of Biscay. But it’s an influential phrase that doesn’t […]
Meloni’s battle in Europe to save the troll
A lifesaver to protect the troll system. This is what was initiated by Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida at the last AgriFish council held in Brussels on 20 March. For the first time, Member States had the opportunity to exchange views on the Commission’s new package of measures, published on 21 February, aimed at improving the […]
So China’s “invisible” ships are plundering the oceans
They fish invisibly in all the world’s seas, without respecting environmental sustainability rules and criteria. As an independent study funded by the European Parliament explains, it’s not about pirates, it’s about the Chinese fishing fleet. Through opaque government subsidies, blackouts, and under-the-table deals with African and Asian countries, Beijing is reportedly depleting stocks in the […]
Supporting the fisheries and aquaculture sector with 966 applications
The compensation scheme for operators in the fisheries and aquaculture sector for additional energy costs in light of the war in Ukraine totaled 966 applications, it was announced Tuesday. According to a note released by the Operational Program in March 2020, “966 requests for support were received”, most of which relate to fishing companies (850). […]