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Cefas and Pelagic freezer group sign MoU. Today’s fishing landscape requires close cooperation between commercial fishing industries and scientific organisations, as sharing data between the fishing sector and scientists is […]
Scottish pelagic fishers and Cefas sign MoU to work together on scientific research. The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) and the Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) have […]
Crown Estate and Cefas advance understanding of interactions between offshore subsea power cables and marine environment. Report is first of four pioneering research projects to gather data and evidence that […]
A new research hub which aims to help national and international governments find solutions to the some of the major challenges facing our oceans has been launched by Cefas. The […]
New chief scientist appointed to lead Cefas. The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has appointed Professor Grant Stentiford as its new Chief Scientist. Prof. Stentiford will lead […]
Cefas and NFFO Create a New Industry Forum The inaugural meeting was held on the 30th November 2022, facilitating a more direct dialogue between the fishing industry and fisheries scientists […]
Cefas science adviser appointed ICES vice-president. Following the ICES’ 109th Statutory Meeting of its Council in October, Defra’s Chief Fisheries Science Adviser Carl O’Brien’s nomination as 1st Vice-President of ICES, has been […]
Cefas publishes statistics on experimental use of animals. In the UK research with protected (sentient) animals which has the potential to cause suffering is regulated under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) […]
New chief executive for Cefas. Following the retirement of Tom Karsten earlier this year, Defra has appointed Neil Hornby as the new Chief Executive of Cefas. Neil will take up […]
Cefas research vessel returns to sea. In late March, Cefas announced that operations on Research Vessel (RV) Cefas Endeavour had been suspended to keep staff, partners and the public safe […]
Cefas adopts coronavirus safety measures. Cefas – the UK Government’s marine and freshwater science agency – is taking steps to keep its staff and partners safe from COVID-19 while supporting […]
Cefas signs contract for vessel management services. Following a comprehensive and effective procurement process, Cefas has signed a contract with AW Ship Management Limited (AWSM) for the ongoing provision of […]
Cefas heads to South Africa to tackle ocean pollution. Experts from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), part of the UK government’s Department for Environment Food and […]
Bluefin Tuna Catch and Release Recreational Fishery (CRRF) Statistics published. Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published Bluefin Tuna Catch and Release Recreational Fishery (CRRF) Statistics 2024. Key statistics include: The 2024 […]
Future-Proofing Pelagic Fishing: Priorities for 2025 By Phil Haslam, Managing Director, North Atlantic Fishing Company. Pelagic fishing accounts for 60% of UK landings, making it a vital part of the […]
Landing obligation exemption changes in English waters. Marine Management Organisation (MMO), is advising fishers of forthcoming changes to a number of exemptions to the Landing Obligation in English waters following a […]
New FIP Project for brown crab in the Eastern Central North Sea. A pioneering Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) in the Eastern Central North Sea (ECNS) launched in December 2024 thanks […]
Eels tagged in bid to understand their river movements and migration. The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust’s (GWCT) fisheries team have begun a new project to catch and tag eels […]
Climate change and UK fisheries, what next? In this analysis, Fish Focus looks at the impact of climate change on UK fisheries. Climate change and how it affects our environment […]
Claw band that cracked open the lobster market wins at MSC UK Awards 2024. The forward-thinking initiative of a Jersey lobster fisherman and a collaborative group of Cornish sardine fishers […]
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