Oceana urges stronger protections for marine ecosystems
Oceana has urged the European Commission to take real action to protect marine ecosystems on Friday.
The NGO welcomed the Commission’s recognition of the need to support Europe’s ...
Investigation underway after dead fish discovered in Athalassa lake
Approximately 80 dead fish have been found in the lake at Athalassa park, prompting an investigation by several government departments after the incident was identified on Sunday and into Monday.
An ...
EU Commissioner Kadis pledges new strategies for islands and coasts
European Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis has pledged that the European Union will put forward two new strategies for coastal communities and islands during Cyprus’ six-month term as the holder of ...
Our shared ocean: protecting fisheries for generations to come
By Marios Papageorgiou
Every year on World Fisheries Day, communities around the globe reflect on the immense importance of fisheries to our food systems, livelihoods, coastal cultures, economies and marine ...
Fish farm leak sparks illegal trade fears
An unexpected accident at a fish farm off the southern coast of Cyprus has turned the sea between Alaminos and Moni into a busy fishing ground, raising concerns about illegal ...
Over 200 alien marine species in waters off Cyprus
Over 200 alien marine species have been recorded in the waters off Cyprus, fisheries department officer Katerina Georgiou said on Tuesday.
Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, she said the two ...
How a responsibility limbo leaves a wetland overlooked
Tucked away along the Dhekelia-Larnaca-Oroklini seafront, framed by residential houses on both sides, lies the Verki wetland. With ducks gliding across the water and cats wandering along the reeds, Verki ...
Smoked salmon trout with listeria taken off Cyprus market
Smoked salmon trout has been withdrawn from the Cyprus market, as it was found to contain listeria monocytogenes, rendering it unsuitable for human consumption.
The health services said salmon trout ...
Fish supply ‘dwindling’
There is a dwindling stock of fish in Cyprus, the fishers’ association in Paphos warned on Thursday, amid calls to better protect the profession.
Speaking to CNA, head of the ...
EU commissioner Kadis stresses importance of role on first day in office
European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis stressed the importance of his role on his first day in office on Sunday.
Kadis, a Cypriot national, told newspaper Phileleftheros he ...
Fishermen catching bluefin tuna must throw it back
Fishermen are urged to be careful not to catch Thunnus thynnus – bluefin tuna – due to restrictions for professional and amateur fishing, as it can be easily mistaken for other types ...
More support to cull invasive venomous fish
Fishermen are to be offered increased support to cull the population of the venomous silver-cheeked toadfish, a type of pufferfish from the Indo-Pacific region, the fisheries department announced this week.
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Cyprus committed to improving fish stocks
Cyprus remains committed to improving the state of fish stocks, Director of the Environment Department Kostas Hadjipanayiotou said on Monday.
It is important to achieve sustainability of the fishing sector ...
Fear for future after mass die-off of fish in Poland’s Oder river
By Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska and Kuba Stezycki
As thousands of dead fish neared the banks of the Oder River in the village of Widuchowa in western Poland on Aug. 11, local people ...
Untreated waste in Famagusta port halts fish sales to Greek Cypriots
Electricity woes in north puts waste treatment plant out of action leading to sea pollution
By Esra Aygin
The European Commission has banned the sale of fish from Famagusta in ...
Fish hooked on meth – the consequences of freshwater pollution
Around 269 million people worldwide use drugs each year. Often forgotten in this story is a problem of basic biology. What goes in must come out. Sewers are inundated with drugs ...