“organic fish” contributes nothing to the nature and animal protection bei.Fisch is healthy – no question. According to nutrition advice he should if possible be twice a week on the menu. Due to the growing demand in the meantime, the fish can be covered hunger and biologically. Not least because of EU regulations since 2010 fish may carry the coveted organic label, which confirms their organic origin. Continue reading
The forgotten oil spill in Nigeria
While the world Public stares fixedly at the BP disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, belongs to the oil spill in Nigeria everyday.How Draw blood traces in the brown stains the secluded beach at the fishing village of Iwuo-Okpom along. Oil drives the economy of Nigeria and destroys its beaches. Spills on land it regularly, say the villagers, ruining their catch and their meager livelihoods. Continue reading
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UNCLOS defines underwater noise as a range extension for competence
OceanCare had Lüber with Sigrid and Ingrid Overgard two representatives on the UN Law of the Sea ICP Konsultativmeeting that of 21 To 25 June 2010 was held at the UN in New York. The conference focused on ways the extension of competence in marine sciences in developing countries and small island states. Continue reading
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Greenland allowed to hunt humpback whales
Hardly arrived at home, has reached me some bad news from Agadir. The International Whaling Commission has decided that Greenland may hunt humpback whales kill new 9 per year. This ratio was decided on the basis of consensus of all Member States. So there was no vote on it, although some countries such as Australia, Monaco and the Latin American countries, have registered their concerns. Continue reading
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The last day of this year's IWC meeting
Since I had already left at 12:00 clock the convention center, I have to decide whether Greenland may hunt humpback whales in the future or not, sadly missed. I'm sitting now at the airport and wait for the signal to boarding. My colleagues on site to keep me up to date, the decision has still not fallen. Continue reading
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The Switzerland has its say
The delegate of the Swiss government has now introduced two important statements in the plenary session of the conference. In a first speech he pointed out the dangers of Walfleischkonsum for the health of people and later to the problem of small cetaceans, which are until now not been under the responsibility of the IWC. Continue reading
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The moratorium on commercial whaling remains!
What has been signed yesterday evening, this morning has been confirmed at the meeting of the IWC. The compromise proposal which would have led to the lifting of the whaling ban has failed. The commissioners of IWC member countries could not agree even with the two-day closed-door negotiations on a compromise. Continue reading
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Credibility of the IWC is at stake
This year, 62 Meeting of the IWC is developing more and more of the most important since that of 1982 when the moratorium on commercial whaling, which came into force in 1986 was decided. The Commission is under enormous pressure and must deal with all their might advocate not to lose their credibility. Continue reading
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The IWC holds its breath
The General Assembly of the IWC was already shortly after the opening interrupted for half days. The reason for this is not about the OceanCare on the website is mentioned corruption scandal, but the compromise proposal on the future of the IWC. The Chair noted that further intensive negotiations between the commissioners are required by Member States to negotiate a proposal that is acceptable to all parties. Continue reading
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If the ban on whaling in Morocco of the Inter-national Whaling Commission (IWC)?
Highly motivated and proud that I can OceanCare represented the second time at the conference of the IWC, I have traveled on Friday from Zurich to Agadir. In the midst of tourists lounging in the sun, I'm preparing to try again, a voice for the whales and stand up for the protection of these magnificent animals. Continue reading
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