Publications on or about the conservation of the marine environment
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09 Oct 2008
Establishing Marine Protected Area Networks - Making It Happen
This guide represents a global first in capturing the emerging experience on building MPA networks. We are grateful to all those who have worked so hard to bring it to fruition over the last 5 years. We hope you will find the advice it contains will support improved protection and management of our marine areas, and ensure that future generations benefit as we have done from the ocean’s diversity of species, the opportunities it provides, and its splendor and natural wonders. » Read more
07 Oct 2008
Lifting the lid on Italy’s bluefin tuna fishery
Assessment of compliance of Italy’s fishing fleets and farms with management rules during the 2008 bluefin tuna fishing season in the Mediterranean.
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01 Oct 2008
The value of our oceans
With this report we want to take an economic angle in shedding light on the values we receive from the oceans and the life therein, but which we usually take for granted. The marine environment, its habitats and species have shaped and are still shaping our world, our culture and many people’s daily lives. We want to show what the loss of healthy oceans will mean to our economies and individual people’s incomes and livelihoods. We want to show what we lose if we don’t change. » Read more
26 Jun 2008
Real and Present Danger: Flag State Failure and Maritime Security and Safety
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14 May 2008
Squaring the diamond mesh
A new WWF publication shows how square-mesh trawl nets will benefit fish and fishermen in the Mediterranean. The report, ‘Squaring the diamond mesh – how square-mesh trawl nets will benefit fish and fishermen in the Mediterranean’, is based on new ecosystem-based management analyses that use computer models to assess the effects of square-mesh nets on marine ecosystems and fishing fleets. » Read more
05 May 2008
Small Boats, Big Problems
While most governments say they want to halt subsidies that contribute to overfishing and over capacity, many demand the right to continue subsidising 'small' vessels. But small boats can cause as much damage in fisheries around the world as the big trawlers. WWF argues that relaxing WTO rules for 'small boats' has no basis in sound policy and runs the risk of introducing a dangerous loophole in WTO fisheries subsidies rules. » Read more
Small Boats, Big Problems
While most governments say they want to halt subsidies that contribute to overfishing and over capacity, many demand the right to continue subsidising 'small' vessels. But small boats can cause as much damage in fisheries around the world as the big trawlers. WWF argues that relaxing WTO rules for 'small boats' has no basis in sound policy and runs the risk of introducing a dangerous loophole in WTO fisheries subsidies rules. » Read more
16 Apr 2008
Illegal fishing in Arctic waters
Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is a global concern, costing nations upwards of €10 billion (US$15.5 billion) annually. Few places are of such great concern as the Arctic, home to some of the most outstanding marine ecosystems and most productive fisheries in the world. » Read more
20 Mar 2008
Oceans, Coasts & People
This “Oceans, Coasts & People” series of fact sheets highlights the links between a healthy marine environment and sustained economic development, and shows how marine conservation can support, deliver on, and drive development goals. » Read more
20 Mar 2008
The Dutch Case; A Network of Marine Protected Areas
In order to protect biodiversity in the North Sea, an ecologically coherent network of Marine Protected Areas is needed. » Read more
The Dutch Case; A Network of Marine Protected Areas
In order to protect biodiversity in the North Sea, an ecologically coherent network of Marine Protected Areas is needed. » Read more
