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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 13h

“We want to see legal, sustainable, and ethical seafood on our plates and in our markets.” Yesterday, EJF CEO and Founder Steve Trent spoke on a panel at OPAGAC’s Hands for the Ocean in @europarl.europa.eu. He called for transparency to end #IUU fishing and human rights abuses at sea. #OceanWeek

Image of EJF CEO and Founder Steve Trent speaking on a panel in the European Parliament.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 14h

⚠️ The plastic we live with every day is quietly poisoning us ⚠️ We’ve released our shocking research: 92.8% of the chemicals we assessed in everyday plastic items are linked to cancer, infertility and heart disease. Almost none are controlled.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 30/09/2026

Thank you to our hosts, speakers and fellow NGOs, and to everyone who joined us. The Ocean Act proposal is due by the end of 2026. We will keep pushing for it to deliver 💙

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 30/09/2026

2️⃣ At the Blue NGOs’ Ocean Act reception, hosted by MEP Christophe Clergeau, MEPs, ministers and the Commission heard our shared call: turn existing commitments into coherent, enforceable action that works for people and planet.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 30/09/2026

1️⃣ “Protection that pays” showed that Marine Protected Areas pay off for nature, fishers and coastal communities when they are managed and protected, not just drawn on a map. The #EUOceanAct must put 30% protection of EU waters by 2030, with 10% strictly protected, into EU law.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 30/09/2026

On Tuesday, the EJF EU team co-organised two #OceanWeek events at the European Parliament, and the rooms were full 🌊 One message ran through both: Europe does not need new ocean promises. It needs to deliver the ones it has made 🧵

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 29/09/2026

🔴 LIVE today: Europe’s bycatch crisis A decade after the EU banned discards, fish are still thrown back. Join EJF’s Sean Parramore at the Oceanographic Roundtable on our landing obligation report with Oceana. Ask your questions live 💬 🕓 16:00 BST / 17:00 CEST 👉 my.demio.com/ref/vblUgyzIIEpTt3IG

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 22/09/2026

Together, these three steps save fish populations and make the rules fair for all fishers. Read the summary report: ejfoundation.org/reports/maki...

The EU's fish populations are in crisis.

The EU Landing Obligation must be fully implemented to end the waste.

Copyright image, Oceana Pilar Marín

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 22/09/2026

Step 3️⃣: Make enforcement visible. Member States must publish comparable data on monitoring, control effort, infringements and sanctions. Cross-border checks must connect vessel identity to enforcement decisions and public funding records.

Two arms outstretched over a fish stall, one person is paying the other.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 22/09/2026

Step 2️⃣: Verify what's caught. Remote electronic monitoring (REM) on high-risk vessels from January 2028 must happen on schedule.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 22/09/2026

Step 1️⃣: Prioritise bycatch avoidance. Sorting grids reduce unwanted catches by 77-100%. We need fishery-specific technical measures, investment and incentives.

Image of fish being discarded from a vessel

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 20/09/2026

International cooperation works when leaders show up. Whether they can deliver a strong, binding Global Plastics Treaty is a test of whether countries can still act together. On September 22, ministers are gathering at the UN General Assembly to discuss. Watch at 6:15 EDT: bit.ly/4cSjiTh

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 17/09/2026

The tools to protect Europe’s seas and fish populations are already on the table. The EU must apply the available tools, ensuring they are properly implemented to safeguard local jobs, food traditions, and coastal communities. @europarl.europa.eu ejfoundation.org/news-media/g...

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 17/09/2026

🚨 The wrong signal was sent today: Going against the evidence, the European Parliament has voted to revise the Common Fisheries Policy #CFP. Fishers don't need years of uncertainty; they need the rules that already exist to be delivered, so fish populations their livelihoods depend on can recover.

“The European Parliament's call today to revise the Common Fisheries Policy sends the wrong signal, and it runs against the evidence...The problem was never the law, it is the failure to implement and enforce it.”

Steve Trent
CEO and Founder
Environmental Justice Foundation

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 17/09/2026

📣 A call to all MEPs: Vote to implement the Common Fisheries Policy, not reopen it. Reject the Joint Motion Resolution! Europe’s fisheries need effective implementation of the rules already in place, not a step backwards. 🎣 Find out what’s at stake: seas-at-risk.org/publications...

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 16/09/2026

🦑 Unregulated squid fishing on the high seas is out of control - #COFI37 was an important opportunity to fix this blind spot. Progress was made to address illegal, unreported and unregulated #IUU fishing.

Unregulated squid fishing on the high seas is out of sight, out of control.
It's time for the FAO to close the gap.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 15/09/2026

🌊 A regatta for change Culture and conservation met on the beaches of Gomoa Fetteh and Cape Coast in Ghana’s Central Region. Fishers rowed in shirts carrying powerful messages, while their canoes bear inscriptions calling for ethical, legal, and transparent fishing.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 09/09/2026

COFI37 gives Member States a chance to turn unregulated squid stories into a success story for fisheries management. It’s time for the FAO to update guidance on unregulated fisheries and for Member States to endorse the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency: ejfoundation.org/reports/glob...

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 09/09/2026

We’re on the ground at the 37th session of the Committee on Fisheries #COFI37 in Rome, calling for delegates to turn their discussions into real action to fix the glaring regulatory blind spot on the high seas. 🚐 Find our van outside the venue:

Black van with an ad with an image of a squid, QR code and white text, which says: "High seas. Low oversight. Major squid fisheries remain exposed to unregulated fishing. COFI can close the gaps by helping states collaborate to improve transparency and accountability."

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 09/09/2026

🦑 Argentine shortfin squid is one of the largest unregulated fisheries left on the high seas. But what does "unregulated" look like? It means no independent observers, no verified catch reporting, no flag state answering for what happens on board.

High seas. Low oversight.

Major squid fisheries remain exposed to illicit activity.

At COFI, member states should work to close governance gaps and help improve collaboration, transparency and accountability.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 07/09/2026

👏 Taiwan's four major public funds commit to cease new investments in fossil fuels starting in 2030 The climate crisis, fuelled by fossil fuels, poses a serious threat to the stability of public finance. We welcome this important commitment and progress towards net zero.

"The climate crisis is threatening global economic and social stability. The Taiwanese government's action to cease new investments in fossil fuels sets an example for government funds and public capital."

Steve Trent
CEO and Founder
Environmental Justice Foundation

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 04/09/2026

“We anchored [in the sea] in the middle of the night and a boat came and hit us. While our boat was sinking, I succeeded to grip onto the arms of the boat. Both my hands have scars.” Samba, a migrant and former fisher, spoke about his devastating experience taking the route from Senegal to Spain.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 03/09/2026

🛍️ Our shop has had a refresh, same mission, fresh look. Every purchase directly supports EJF’s work, from stopping illegal fishing, to reducing ocean plastic, to protecting environmental defenders. It’s a great way you can support us, while buying something you’ll love!

Two people in EJF's sustainable t-shirts

Our EJF Shop has had a refresh.
Same mission. Fresh look.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 02/09/2026

The report highlights the growing evidence of how microplastic pollution impacts everything, from healthcare to food security. Now is the time to address the dangers of microplastics and plastic chemicals by swiftly reducing and ultimately ending global primary plastic production.

Image of someone wearing a mask, in front of a grocery store fridge with produce wrapped in plastic.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 27/08/2026

🚨 35,000 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe this summer. This is staggering, but it is not even the final number - the estimates are likely far higher. Read more in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The climate alarm is blaring.
Our leaders must not ignore it.

EJF

Image of a woman standing in front of dark smoke rising in the distance

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 26/08/2026

🪝 Transparency - knowing who is catching what, where, when and how, so we can make progress for a safe, sustainable ocean. As fish populations decline in many regions, unscrupulous fishing fleet operators have turned to illegal fishing, human trafficking, slavery and other abuses to cut costs.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 18/08/2026

🔥 “We are reaping what we have sown.” Fires, heatwaves and drought. This is the story of Europe’s summer, driven by our emissions. We find ourselves on a disastrous path, but a better future is within reach. Read EJF CEO and Founder @stevetrent.bsky.social's climate roadmap in @theecologist.org 🗞️

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 14/08/2026

The struggle with the fishers left the turtle with a small cut on its flipper, but our volunteers handled the situation and ensured it was released in good condition. Sea turtles play a critical role in maintaining a healthy ocean - we applaud our volunteers for safeguarding 🇬🇭's future fisheries!

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 14/08/2026

🚨 Turtle rescue in Ghana With the new turtle season starting in Ghana, our EJF turtle volunteers managed to release an olive ridley that was caught as bycatch. Some fishers tried to smuggle it for food, but thanks to the quick action of our team, it made its way safely back to the sea.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 11/08/2026

The session took the journalists to a fishing community, where they engaged directly with artisanal fishers and fishmongers to understand how illegal industrial fishing affects their community. This hands-on experience provided an opportunity to develop new story ideas and apply their skills.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 11/08/2026

🗞️ Journalist training to combat illegal fishing in Liberia Last week, we trained 12 Liberian journalists in practical investigative skills to report on key fisheries issues, from illegal, unreported, and unregulated (#IUU) fishing to human rights abuses at sea.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 05/08/2026

It’s time to end the pile-up of plastic in our bodies and planet 🚨 Plastic shapes daily life in ways we often hardly notice. The food we eat, bottles and utensils, the air we breathe - it all contains plastic particles that make their way into our system and risk serious damage to our health.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 31/07/2026

🌱 Mangrove forests bring life to the planet. In Ghana, the rapid destruction of mangrove forests threatens the health of coastal ecosystems and community livelihoods. Mangroves shelter animal species, nurture fisheries, guard shorelines from erosion and storms and sequester vast amounts of carbon.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 30/07/2026

At sea, workers often experience physical violence, threats, and inhumane and dangerous working conditions. Food is often rotten or unsafe to eat, and medical care is often withheld. Isolated and abused, the mental and physical damage is severe, even driving some people to take their own lives.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 30/07/2026

🚨 Today is the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The exploitation of fishers begins at recruitment. Rogue recruiting agencies promise high wages for work abroad, but end up withholding or cutting salaries. The reality of life on board is also very different from what is presented to them.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 24/07/2026

These communities have had a huge impact so far: since 2018, they have protected 828 turtle nests and helped 1,713 turtles return safely to the sea 👏 Thanks to their efforts, sea turtles will continue to return to the beaches of Grand Kru and beyond.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 24/07/2026

Through awareness and beach patrols, we work with fishing communities in Grand Kru County to protect threatened sea turtle species. After town hall meetings and house-to-house visits, many locals have changed their views. Community members, including former poachers, have joined us as a result.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 24/07/2026

Sea turtles are ocean stewards. They graze on seagrass, maintain coral reefs, and regulate jellyfish, which ensures healthy fisheries and habitats. The beaches of Grand Kru are among the most important nesting sites for sea turtles in Liberia.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 22/07/2026

🚨 We’re in the midst of a climate emergency, and climate refugees are on the frontlines. It is often those made invisible who suffer the most from the climate crisis, as the impacts hit communities in low-income countries first and worst. 📸 Resident of Dadaab Refugee Complex, Kenya

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 20/07/2026

🦈 Illegal shark finning still takes place on tuna vessels in the Atlantic. Our recent investigation has exposed how the port of Dakar is used as the gateway to the global shark fin trade. Perpetrators can land the fins at port and conceal them without inspection, despite regulations.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 16/07/2026

🌊 Shark finning is a cruel practice of removing a shark’s fins before discarding it into the sea. They are sometimes still alive and unable to swim, so they slowly suffocate. Sharks are vital for marine ecosystems, yet they are under threat. We must do more to protect them.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 16/07/2026

🦈 Cut and run: How cruel, brutal, and illegal shark finning is committed with impunity in Senegal In a shocking new investigation, we’ve linked evidence of illegal shark finning on board China and Taiwan’s distant-water tuna vessels to the port of Dakar.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 15/07/2026

We are dangerously unprepared for current and future heatwaves. Climate action is the greatest cost-saving action we can make. From scaling up the green transition to unlocking climate finance for the hardest-hit countries, we demand ambition, action and, with it, a better future.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 10/07/2026

🏆 L'EJF a remporté le Prix Impact des TrustLaw Awards 2026 pour ses recherches juridiques protégeant les mers d'Europe. Le chalutage de fond dévaste la vie marine dans les aires protégées. Nos preuves sont devenues un procès. Puis une plainte collective. Maintenant, du vrai changement.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 10/07/2026

🏆 EJF has won the TrustLaw Impact Award 2026 for legal research protecting Europe's seas. Bottom trawling devastates marine life in protected areas. Our evidence became a court case, then a coalition complaint to the EU, and now, real change.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 08/07/2026

🐟 Foreign trawlers - the vast majority from China - are plundering West Africa’s seas. From encroachments into zones protected for small-scale fishing to the destruction of nets and fishing boats, the livelihoods of artisanal fishers are being stolen. 🗞️ Read more in the BBC ⬇️

EJF

BBC News

The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 06/07/2026

On #WorldZoonosesDay, we must reset our relationship with nature to avoid future pandemics. Commercial wildlife markets and habitat loss bring humans into closer contact with wildlife, allowing diseases to jump the species barrier. This ongoing exploitation of nature threatens the entire planet.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 06/07/2026

Together, we are working to ensure Europe's protected waters receive the protection they were promised. Learn more 👉 mpa-legal-coalition.org

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 06/07/2026

🪸 Europe has some of the strongest nature laws in the world. Too often, they are ignored. Today, we've joined ten other organisations to launch the MPA Legal Coalition. Through coordinated legal action and collective advocacy, we will work to ensure Europe's protected waters are truly protected.

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