Sep
17
Aug
06
In the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, the incidental catch of vulnerable species – namely seabirds, sea turtles, elasmobranchs, marine mammals and corals and sponges– is one of the main threats to marine biodiversity and one of the several challenges for the industrial, semi-industrial and small-scale fisheries. Typically, data... read more →
Jun
28
MEDASSET, as a Partner of the Mediterranean Action Plan of the UN’s Environment Programme (UNEP/MAP) and of the Action Plan for the Conservation of Mediterranean Marine Turtles, attended the Meeting of the “SPA/BD Focal Points” that was held online on 23-25 June 2021. Through our participation, we urged countries... read more →
Jun
17
June 16th is dedicated to the importance of sea turtles around the world. MEDASSET pays tribute to these emblematic species for marine ecosystems and biodiversity by launching its field surveys in Albania and the Greek North Aegean coasts. Surveys are taking place in the framework of the Mediterranean project... read more →
Jun
02
MedBycatch project is well into its second phase and identifying and testing technical solutions and methods that can mitigate bycatch in the Mediterranean is our main goal. To safeguard the standardised approach of the project, two mitigation workshops were organized and implemented online (due to the pandemic restrictions) on... read more →
May
20
Reducing bycatch impacts and promoting sustainable fisheries, mitigating the destruction of coralligenous habitats and seagrass beds, valorizing sustainable seafood, improve the policy recommendation and legal framework and fostering financial transition are some of the objectives of the “TOGETHER FOR THE MED” partnership. A coalition of NGOs, Conventions, research centers,... read more →
Apr
21
Biodiversity conservation is at the forefront of public debate, as failure to halt the loss of biodiversity in Europe shadows European policies. Raising awareness on inspiring stories regarding biodiversity conservation can have a greater impact on people. This is the reason behind the new campaign “Voices of Nature” launched... read more →
