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UK must tackle bycatch in practice, not just on paper
Despite publishing its much-delayed Bycatch Mitigation Initiative, the UK seems no closer to taking meaningful action on cetacean bycatch.
Solving the climate crisis by saving whales
Global leaders must recognise how vital whales are – for the climate and our future.
Fisheries that deliberately kill marine mammals will still be MSC-certified
The WCA is deeply disappointed that the Marine Stewardship Council will continue to certify fisheries that deliberately kill and harass marine mammals.
Faroe Islands remain committed to dolphin slaughter
The WCA is deeply disappointed that the Faroe Islands will not be banning their dolphin hunts after reviewing the cruel practice.
Cruel experiments on minke whales in Norway
The WCA is horrified that inhumane experiments on minke whales in Norway, which we opposed last year, have now restarted for a second season
Pressure on UK and EU to tackle destructive fishing
Recent news confirms that the UK and EU must take urgent action to tackle the issue of destructive fishing and protect marine life.
Hauling Up Solutions: working together to reduce bycatch
Thea Taylor, Sussex Dolphin Project Lead, shares her experience of attending a workshop on bycatch solutions.
WCA joins global coalition against bottom trawling
The WCA has joined the Transform Bottom Trawling coalition and is calling for a globally reduced bottom trawling footprint by 2030.
Less talk, more action needed from UK Government to end bycatch
After announcing that 2021 would be a ‘Super Year’ for ocean protection, the UK Government has made few real advances in safeguarding its seas or marine wildlife.
