Who: Greenpeace policy advisors and experts on: the state of the
world’s oceans; current international oceans policy and the
positions of specific countries in the negotiations
What: Today, delegates from around the world will meet at UN
headquarters in New York to begin final negotiations on the
possible adoption of a UN moratorium on high seas bottom trawling.
High seas bottom trawling has been recognised by scientists,
numerous governments and the environmental community as the most
destructive of all fishing methods currently in use. According to a
recent study published in the journal Science, the world’s oceans
may be depleted of commercially viable fish stocks by 2048 if
industrial fishing continues at its present rate. Over 1500
scientists and the environmental community, united as the Deep Sea
Conservation Coalition, are in support of the moratorium.
When: November 17-23, 2006
Where: United Nations, 760 United Nations Plaza, New York, New
York
VVPR info: Jane Kochersperger, Media Officer Greenpeace USA, 202- 680-3798 (cell)
Karen Sack, Greenpeace International Oceans Policy Advisor, (on site), 202- 415-5403 (cell)
