Sport fishing in the EU is a popular pastime and also one that has significant economic implications. Angling has a mixed reputation with regard to its impact on the environment.
Contrary to global trends, aquaculture production around the Baltic Sea area has declined during the last decade – despite a shortfall of global seafood supply. A noticeable impulse to reverse this trend was given by the Aquabest project.
This OECD report summarises the current situation in fisheries and aquaculture, observing that in many parts of the world these sectors are at risk and do not reach their full potential.
Fast 60% der Brutvogelarten im Wattenmeer zeigen negative Trends. Das zeigt einen Bericht der trilateralen Vogelexpertengruppe über Zahlen und Trends der Brutvögel im internationalen Wattenmeer.
Das Thema Klimaveränderungen mit Auswirkungen auf Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft und Natur gewinnt rasant an Bedeutung. Auch das Wattenmeer Forum widmet sich dem Thema und so stand es wieder im Fokus der WSF-26 Sitzung.
A report released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) recommends a precautionary approach toward microplastic management, with an eventual phase-out and ban of their use in personal care products and cosmetics (PCCP).