http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Wed, 22 May 2013 01:09:38 +0200 Wed, 22 May 2013 01:09:38 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/illegal-fishing-crackdown-trans-atlantic-pact-targets-other-piracy-a-785189.html#ref=rss Europe and the United States agreed this week to fight illegal fishing together, but the terms were vague. Still, environmentalists have welcomed their intentions, saying they hope tougher regulations will eventually be created to curb large-scale poaching on the high seas. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:51:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/illegal-fishing-crackdown-trans-atlantic-pact-targets-other-piracy-a-785189.html Europe and the United States agreed this week to fight illegal fishing together, but the terms were vague. Still, environmentalists have welcomed their intentions, saying they hope tougher regulations will eventually be created to curb large-scale poaching on the high seas.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/at-the-edge-of-collapse-eu-fisheries-reforms-aim-for-sustainability-a-773876.html#ref=rss On Wednesday, the European Commission is set to propose reforms to its Common Fisheries Policy, which critics say has led to the systematic devastation of fish stocks in the region. In an interview, expert Rainer Froese says the situation, among the world's worst, will now finally begin to improve. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:54:16 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/at-the-edge-of-collapse-eu-fisheries-reforms-aim-for-sustainability-a-773876.html On Wednesday, the European Commission is set to propose reforms to its Common Fisheries Policy, which critics say has led to the systematic devastation of fish stocks in the region. In an interview, expert Rainer Froese says the situation, among the world's worst, will now finally begin to improve.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/overfished-underprotected-dozens-of-fish-species-threatened-in-the-mediterranean-a-757968.html#ref=rss Many species of fish could disappear from the waters of the Mediterranean in the near future, says a new study. Several types of sharks and rays are threatened, as are many commercial fish. Protection has long been too lax. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:29:28 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/overfished-underprotected-dozens-of-fish-species-threatened-in-the-mediterranean-a-757968.html Many species of fish could disappear from the waters of the Mediterranean in the near future, says a new study. Several types of sharks and rays are threatened, as are many commercial fish. Protection has long been too lax.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/the-hook-that-hurts-scientists-tip-the-scales-against-anglers-a-749956.html#ref=rss Bad news for angling enthusiasts: Fish might be much more than the mere reflex machines previously thought. New research shows that they are apparently conscious of and can suffer from pain, and scientists are calling for them to be treated the same as mammals and birds. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:07:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/the-hook-that-hurts-scientists-tip-the-scales-against-anglers-a-749956.html Bad news for angling enthusiasts: Fish might be much more than the mere reflex machines previously thought. New research shows that they are apparently conscious of and can suffer from pain, and scientists are calling for them to be treated the same as mammals and birds.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/dangerous-waters-oceans-threatened-by-rising-acidity-and-overfishing-a-732660.html#ref=rss Emissions of CO2 don't just have a negative effect on our climate. Oceans, which absorb a quarter of all carbon dioxide released, have become drastically more acidic in recent years. Should the trend continue, it could have dramatic effects on marine life. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:41:21 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/dangerous-waters-oceans-threatened-by-rising-acidity-and-overfishing-a-732660.html Emissions of CO2 don't just have a negative effect on our climate. Oceans, which absorb a quarter of all carbon dioxide released, have become drastically more acidic in recent years. Should the trend continue, it could have dramatic effects on marine life.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/going-going-gone-berlin-wants-help-for-waning-bluefin-tuna-stocks-a-730410.html#ref=rss The plight of the Atlantic bluefin tuna is at the forefront of a European spat. Germany has spoken out in favor of the European Commission's plans to protect flagging fish stocks. Fishing nations France, Spain and Italy, however, want to maintain current catch levels for the favorite sushi dish. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:36:23 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/going-going-gone-berlin-wants-help-for-waning-bluefin-tuna-stocks-a-730410.html The plight of the Atlantic bluefin tuna is at the forefront of a European spat. Germany has spoken out in favor of the European Commission's plans to protect flagging fish stocks. Fishing nations France, Spain and Italy, however, want to maintain current catch levels for the favorite sushi dish.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/bodybuilders-of-the-sea-the-brave-new-world-of-farmed-cod-a-607266.html#ref=rss The world's first major cod farms have been established in Norway. They're meant to ease the burden on overfished wild populations -- and gourmet chefs claim farmed cod tastes better. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:48:53 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/bodybuilders-of-the-sea-the-brave-new-world-of-farmed-cod-a-607266.html The world's first major cod farms have been established in Norway. They're meant to ease the burden on overfished wild populations -- and gourmet chefs claim farmed cod tastes better.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/empty-seas-europe-takes-africa-s-fish-and-migrants-follow-a-528399.html#ref=rss Industrial fishing from Europe is crippling coastal African economies and creating a surge of illegal migrants. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:38:15 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/empty-seas-europe-takes-africa-s-fish-and-migrants-follow-a-528399.html Industrial fishing from Europe is crippling coastal African economies and creating a surge of illegal migrants.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/jellied-salmon-scientists-mystified-by-jellyfish-attacks-on-fish-farm-a-519666.html#ref=rss A mass of poisonous jellyfish devastated stocks of organic farmed salmon off the coast of Northern Ireland -- not once, but twice. Is it a sign of global warming, overfishing or just the natural motion of tides? Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:32:15 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/jellied-salmon-scientists-mystified-by-jellyfish-attacks-on-fish-farm-a-519666.html A mass of poisonous jellyfish devastated stocks of organic farmed salmon off the coast of Northern Ireland -- not once, but twice. Is it a sign of global warming, overfishing or just the natural motion of tides?]]>