MedReAct

Mediterranean Recovery Action

Taking Action for the Mediterranean Sea

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WE WORK TO PROTECT THE BIODIVERSITY OF OUR SEA

In the past 60 years the Mediterranean
has lost
over
40%
of its large predators and marine mammals
75% of assessed fish stocks are overfished
Because of Destructive fishing, sPecies and habitats are disappearing
Biodiversity loss makes the Mediterranean ever more vulnerable to climate change

The Mediterranean Sea, once teeming with life, is being destroyed by human impact.

Our campaigns

DESTRUCTIVE FISHERIES

Overfishing is damaging marine ecosystems and bringing fish stocks to the brink of collapse.

To stop the loss of biodiversity, we need to act now.

We fight destructive and illegal fishing that is depleting the Mediterranean Sea.

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Marine reserves

The Mediterranean is the most overefished sea in the world. To reverse this, at least 30% of its waters must be fully protected.

In 2017, thanks to MedReAct, the largest marine reserve in the Adriatic Sea was established, in the Jabuka/Pomo Pit.

Our work to create marine reserves across the Mediterranean has continued since.

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Species at risk

Because of overfishing and loss of habitat, 12% of fish species and 40% of sharks, rays and chimaeras are at risk of extinction.

Thirteen species of sharks and rays have already been wiped out in the Mediterranean. We need to protect the vulnerable species that remain.

We take action and promote solutions for the recovery of marine biodiversity.

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Take action

We need to act now to protect the Mediterranean Sea.

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Latest updates

NEW VIDEO - TREMITI : THE PHANTOM ZTB

Mediterranean: Illegal trawling in the Biological Protection Area (ZTB)

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NEW REPORT - ITALY’S MARINE PAPER PARKS

The incursions of illegal trawling: the case of the Tremiti ZTB

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Un Ocean Conference 2022 - Lisbon

MedReAct tackles illegal trawling in protected areas

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Protect the Mediterranean

Sign the petition for the establishment of new marine reserves

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Watch our film

Watch our documentary, Even the Fish Cry, on Adriatic fisheries

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CONSEIL PÊCHE DE L' UE: UN COMPROMIS A LA BAISSE

Pour ne fâcher personne, l'accord conclu dans la nuit abandonne les espèces méditerranéennes menacées à leur destin

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CONSEJO DE LA PESCA DE LA UE: COMPROMISO A LA BAJA

Para contentar a todos, el acuerdo alcanzado durante la noche penaliza a las especies en riesgo en el Mediterráneo

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NEW DATA REVEALS BOTTOM TRAWLING IN PROTECTED AREAS. GREATER TRANSPARENCY NEEDED TO STOP ILLEGAL FISHING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

The Med Sea Alliance’s new data atlas maps, for the first-time, areas permanently closed to bottom trawling and investigates illegal trawling in these areas

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UNE CENTAINE D’ONG EUROPÉENNES INTERPELLENT LE GOUVERNEMENT FRANÇAIS SUR LA SAUVEGARDE DE L’ANGUILLE

Les ministres européens des pêches vont échanger sur le futur de l'anguille européenne

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ILLEGAL FISHING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN: 15 YEARS OF NON-COMPLIANCE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRAWL BAN IN NATURA 2000 SITES

184 Natura 2000 sites designated to protected coralligenous habitats, sea grass and maerl beds are still not fully protected from trawling

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A NEW STUDY EXPOSES THE TRUE COSTS OF TRAWLING NEW

The EU is subsidizing overfishing by one of the most destructive fisheries, at the expense of the marine environment and the future of low impact fisheries

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EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT VOTE WILL SERVE AS CRASH TEST OF ITS AMBITION FOR OCEAN BIODIVERSITY AND THE CLIMATE

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will be watched on a crucial vote for the health of the planet

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EL CONOCIMIENTO ECOLÓGICO DE LOS PESCADORES PERMITE DETECTAR LA PRESENCIA DE ECOSISTEMAS MARINOS VULNERABLES EN LA ZONA MARÍTIMA DEL DELTA DEL EBRO

La experiencia de los pescadores locales puede contribuir a un mejor conocimiento de los ecosistemas vulnerables en la zona maritima del delta del Ebro

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NO MORE PUBLIC SUBSIDIES TO FUND OVERFISHING AND BIODIVERSITY DESTRUCTION

The EU national governments must refrain from the use of public funding for harmful fisheries subsidies

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SPAIN FALLS SHORT IN PROTECTING MEDITERRANEAN MARINE ECOSYSTEMS

The new fishing closures introduced by Spain do not provide sufficient protection and must be urgently strengthened

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FRANCE, SPAIN AND ITALY MUST STOP PLAYING RUSSIAN ROULETTE WITH THEIR MEDITERRANEAN FISHERIES, AND INSTEAD ABIDE BY EU LAW

The Western Mediterranean is plagued by overfishing – 2.71 times higher than sustainable levels

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THE EU UNDERMINES SCIENTIFIC ADVICE AT THE GFCM ANNUAL SESSION

The EU rejects the GFCM’s scientific advice and blocks the adoption of a Fisheries Restricted Area in the Ebro Delta Margin (EDM FRA)

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MEDREACT AND WWF CALL ON FRANCE, ITALY AND SPAIN TO RESPECT THEIR OBLIGATION TO REDUCE OVERFISHING IN THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN

The EU’s multi-annual management plan is the plan implemented in the Mediterranean to deliver the Common Fisheries Policies objectives

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MOMENTUM TO CLOSE THE GULF OF LION FISHERIES RESTRICTED AREA REACHES SHORES OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMEN

Members of European Parliament urge Commissioner Sinkevičius to close this FRA to bottom fishing

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POURQUOI IL FAUT FERMER LE BOX DU GOLFE DU LION

Dix ONG interpellent les trois ministres en charge de l’environnement marin

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WE WORK TO PROTECT THE BIODIVERSITY OF OUR SEA

Our campaigns

DESTRUCTIVE FISHERIES

Marine reserves

Species at risk

Take action

Latest updates

NEW VIDEO - TREMITI : THE PHANTOM ZTB

NEW REPORT - ITALY’S MARINE PAPER PARKS

Un Ocean Conference 2022 - Lisbon

Protect the Mediterranean

Watch our film

News

CONSEIL PÊCHE DE L' UE: UN COMPROMIS A LA BAISSE

CONSEJO DE LA PESCA DE LA UE: COMPROMISO A LA BAJA

NEW DATA REVEALS BOTTOM TRAWLING IN PROTECTED AREAS. GREATER TRANSPARENCY NEEDED TO STOP ILLEGAL FISHING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

UNE CENTAINE D’ONG EUROPÉENNES INTERPELLENT LE GOUVERNEMENT FRANÇAIS SUR LA SAUVEGARDE DE L’ANGUILLE

ILLEGAL FISHING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN: 15 YEARS OF NON-COMPLIANCE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRAWL BAN IN NATURA 2000 SITES￼

A NEW STUDY EXPOSES THE TRUE COSTS OF TRAWLING NEW

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT VOTE WILL SERVE AS CRASH TEST OF ITS AMBITION FOR OCEAN BIODIVERSITY AND THE CLIMATE

EL CONOCIMIENTO ECOLÓGICO DE LOS PESCADORES PERMITE DETECTAR LA PRESENCIA DE ECOSISTEMAS MARINOS VULNERABLES EN LA ZONA MARÍTIMA DEL DELTA DEL EBRO

NO MORE PUBLIC SUBSIDIES TO FUND OVERFISHING AND BIODIVERSITY DESTRUCTION

SPAIN FALLS SHORT IN PROTECTING MEDITERRANEAN MARINE ECOSYSTEMS

FRANCE, SPAIN AND ITALY MUST STOP PLAYING RUSSIAN ROULETTE WITH THEIR MEDITERRANEAN FISHERIES, AND INSTEAD ABIDE BY EU LAW

THE EU UNDERMINES SCIENTIFIC ADVICE AT THE GFCM ANNUAL SESSION

MEDREACT AND WWF CALL ON FRANCE, ITALY AND SPAIN TO RESPECT THEIR OBLIGATION TO REDUCE OVERFISHING IN THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN

MOMENTUM TO CLOSE THE GULF OF LION FISHERIES RESTRICTED AREA REACHES SHORES OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMEN

POURQUOI IL FAUT FERMER LE BOX DU GOLFE DU LION￼

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ILLEGAL FISHING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN: 15 YEARS OF NON-COMPLIANCE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRAWL BAN IN NATURA 2000 SITES

POURQUOI IL FAUT FERMER LE BOX DU GOLFE DU LION