Into the Blue: October 2020
We’re pleased to share with you BLUE’s latest newsletter: October 2020.
23 October 2020
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To make the case for marine conservation initiatives, we research and publish reports on a wide variety of subjects, from scientific discoveries to financial policy.
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Failure to Manage Yellowfin Tuna by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission
One and a half million metric tons of yellowfin tuna were caught worldwide in 2018, with a dock value of US$4.4 billion and an end value of almost US$16 billion. The Indian Ocean accounts for roughly 30 per cent of the world’s yellowfin tuna catch. Sold in cans, as steaks or raw as high-value sashimi, yellowfin tuna is one of three species of tropical tuna under the management of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC). The Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna stock has been overfished and subject to continued overfishing for more than five years and, as a result, is now at risk of collapse.
13 October 2020
Time to protect the Dogger Bank - Summary for Policymakers
The Dogger Bank, a vital underwater ecosystem in the North Sea, supports a rich diversity of marine life, including soft corals, sharks, rays, and vital species like cod and whiting, making its protection from harmful fishing practices crucial to preserving its unique biodiversity.
30 September 2020
Report to Inform Appropriate Assessment of Fishing Operations on the Dogger Bank SACs
The Dogger Bank has protected status as three Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) under the EU Habitats Directive. However, the site is intensively fished by fleets from the UK and EU Member States. Despite designation as Sites of Community Importance back in 2007 (Germany), 2009 (The Netherlands) and 2012 (UK), no active management measures are in place to restrict the use of ecologically damaging fishing gears.
30 September 2020
Automatic Identification System (AIS) Usage by Spanish and French-Flagged Vessels
Blue Marine Foundation is concerned about the inconsistent usage of Automatic Identification System (AIS) by Spanish and French-flagged tuna purse-seine vessels operating in the Western Indian Ocean.
31 August 2020
The Fisheries Bill: A Cheat's Charter?
The Fisheries Bill represents a rare and crucial opportunity to reshape the future of UK fisheries, impacting how, where, and what we fish for, and determining who benefits from these activities—making it essential that this legislation is carefully crafted to address the longstanding mismanagement of our marine resources.
22 July 2020
Into the Blue: July 2020
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15 July 2020
Rewilding the Sea Conference Report
26 June 2020
Blue Marine Foundation and Patagonia Projects - Project Overviews
This report presents a comprehensive overview of marine conservation efforts in Chilean Patagonia, focusing on the study and protection of baleen whales, benthic marine life, cetacean acoustics, and dolphin and orca behaviour, while highlighting community engagement, biodiversity documentation, and long-term monitoring of oceanic conditions in the Golfo de Penas, Patagonia.
23 June 2020
OceanMind IOTC Report
A geospatial analysis of fishing efforts in the Western Indian Ocean from 2016-2020, focusing on surface and other gear types. It examines fishing areas, periods, and AIS data in relation to piracy risk, addressing concerns about transparency and visibility in fishing operations, as raised by the Blue Marine Foundation.
16 May 2020
Into the Blue: May 2020
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14 May 2020
2020 Financial Statements
The Trustees present their report and the audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Blue Marine Foundation for the year ended 31 March 2020.
17 April 2020
The Economics of High Seas Protection
The growing exploitation of fish on the high seas has raised concerns due to by-catch of threatened species, habitat destruction, and overexploitation of commercially important pelagic species, such as tuna. High-seas fisheries can also impact coastal fleets, as many species targeted on the high seas are straddling stocks, spending part of their lives in coastal waters, meaning poor management of the high seas can have widespread consequences.
07 April 2020
Into the Blue: March 2020
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25 March 2020
Into the Blue: January 2020
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27 January 2020
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