Lomonosov town – pearl at the sea shore or port and industrial zone?
CCB • May 1, 2012
Coastal residents who care about the town and the Gulf of Finland visited the Friends of the Baltic information action within the Oranienbaum Marine Festival, dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Lomonosov.
Widespread exploitation of the critically endangered European eel population continues against scientific advice, despite few signs of recovery. Yesterday, the International Exploration of the Sea, ICES, published its scientific advice on fishing opportunities and conservation for European eel for 2026. As in previous years, ICES advises zero catch for all life stages, all uses and in all habitats. The conservation advice is to reduce other human-related mortalities to zero and restore habitats.
EU Council decision on 2026 fishing limits fails to implement legally required safeguards, jeopardising the fragile marine ecosystem