WWF And SeaWeb Call for Better International Protection for Coral Used in Jewelry

Countries participating in a major endangered species trade conference in March must back better protections for red and pink coral, which are disappearing because of overfishing to make jewelry.

WWF Argues for a Temporary Fishing Ban for the Beleaguered Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF), the global conservation organization, is urging countries meeting in Brazil this week to agree urgently on a temporary fishing ban for the beleaguered Atlantic bluefin tuna, as an essential measure to avoid imminent stock...

$1bn Illegal Fishing Industry Could Destroy Africa’s Fish Stocks ‘within Years’

The U.K. International Development Minister Gareth Thomas has issued a stark warning that, if action isn’t taken immediately, illegal fishing could have a devastating impact on fish stocks off the coast of Africa.

Genetic Tuna Tracking Opening New Options in Race to Save Fish And Fisheries

A new method that uses gene sequencing to accurately distinguish between tuna species has the potential to support fisheries management and possible trade restrictions for endangered tuna species.

20% Cut in Southern Bluefin Tuna Take Could be Too Little, Too Late

A 20% cut in the Southern Bluefin Tuna take could still be too little, too late for the species which is on the brink of collapse, WWF and the wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC have warned.

South African Fishing Industry Leaders And WWF Commit to Improving Sustainability of Local Fisheries

Fishing industry leaders in South Africa and the WWF have committed to improving the sustainability of South African fisheries in a first-time partnership that will ensure long-term marine conservation in the region.

Peruvian Anchovy Fishers to be Monitored for Sustainability

Peruvian anchovy fishers – who pull in 10% of the total fish catch in the world – will be independently monitored for the first time, ensuring the sustainability of stocks.

A Million Tonnes of North Sea Fish And Sea Creatures Discarded Every Year

A million tonnes of fish and other sea creatures caught in the North Sea are thrown overboard every year, according to a new report from WWF-Germany. The study, “Sea Creatures Are Not Rubbish”, shows that one-third of North Sea catch is discarded...