Impacts of deep-sea fishing on deep-sea ecosystems

26 September, 2023

Drawing on published scientific evidence, this DSCC briefing paper, written by Dr Lissette Victorero, profiles the severe, long-lasting ecological impacts that bottom trawling has on seamounts and other deep-sea vulnerable marine ecosystems.

Available in English and Spanish. 

NAFO CHECKLIST FOR SUCCESS

18 September, 2023

The 45th Annual Meeting of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) is taking place from September 18-22, 2023 in Vigo, Spain. Read below the DSCC’s NAFO Checklist for Success

Available in English. 

DSCC Priorities for the protection of seamounts and other topographical features in areas beyond national jurisdiction in the South Pacific

10 September, 2023

In anticipation of the 11th SPRFMO Scientific Committee (SC) meeting in Panama, 11-16 September 2023, the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition draws your attention to the following priorities (as identified by the DSCC) for SC analysis and as a part of our collective responsibility for the protection and preservation of deep sea ecosystems.

Available in English. 

DSCC priorities for the protection of seamounts and other topographical features in areas beyond national jurisdiction in the Southern Indian Ocean

12 June, 2023

In anticipation of the the tenth Meeting of the Parties of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA MoP10) in  Balaclava, Mauritius,  in July  2023, the DSCC wishes to draw your attention to the following priorities for action as a part of our collective responsibility for the protection and preservation of deep sea ecosystems here.