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Latest Fisheries and Seafood Scheme funding round reaches three-month milestone. Fishers, seafood businesses and coastal communities across England are reminded and encouraged to apply for grant funding via the Fisheries […]
£132m UK Government investment open to the fishing and seafood industries and coastal communities across England. Fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities can now apply for funding through the relaunched […]
ASC appointed to Executive Committee of EU Market Advisory Council. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has been officially classified as an Other Interest Group (OIG) and nominated to the Executive Committee […]
Pioneering prawn stunning and tailing machine wins Catch Welfare Innovation Award. The Catch Welfare Platform has announced the winner of its first Innovation Award, recognising a ground-breaking development set to transform […]
Pioneering prawn stunning and tailing machine nets funding for next phase: From prototype to sea-ready solution. A pioneering project led by Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS) and involving a unique […]
Fisheries and Seafood Scheme 2025 closed following strong demand. The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) closes following high demand and interest from across the seafood and marine […]
Fisheries and Seafood Scheme reopens with around £6 million of investment. The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) in now open, supporting projects that strengthen England’s seafood sector […]
Fishing for Litter: KIMO UK. Supporting the fishing industry in removing litter from the sea while promoting sustainable waste management practices. Project details Fishing for Litter is a voluntary initiative that […]
Studland Bay Marine Partnership. Delivering innovative conservation projects to protect Studland Bay’s vital seagrass habitat while working closely with the local community and water users. Key facts Applicant name: Studland Bay […]
Larry’s Fishcakes awarded MMO funding. In 2021 a family-run business in the North East was awarded funding to support the diversification of their business offering. About the project Family run business, […]
Transitioning away from fossil fuels. What if adopting the Energy Taxation Directive was a mitigation action under UNCLOS? Without the elimination of fossil fuel subsidies from our economies, we will […]
The Plymouth Fishing and Seafood Association is launching a new campaign to increase the profile and desirability of locally caught and landed species, providing a boost to the area’s fishing […]
Fisheries and Seafood Scheme closes for 2024. The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), administered by Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on behalf of Defra, delivers investments to safeguard the long-term sustainability, […]
New Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool launched. Platform will support seafood industry to meet the UK’s decarbonisation targets. An online tool designed to support the seafood sector’s response to climate […]
New measures to help fishermen affected by restrictions to pollack fishing for 2024 have been announced by the UK government. Hand-and-pole line fishermen of under-10m vessels, which includes some of […]
£6 million fund to support UK fishing industry reopens for 2024. Highly popular Fisheries and Seafood scheme (FaSS) re-opens for 2024 Around £6 million in funding will help to support […]
Ecomotus helps fishermen save fuel costs and reduce carbon emissions. With the next round of Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) funding anticipated to be available soon, English fishermen will have […]
Popular ‘Fisheries and Seafood Scheme’ now fully allocated for 2023. The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), administered by Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on behalf of Defra, delivers investments to safeguard […]
MMO will continue to support fishers in the roll-out of I-VMS. MMO says it is aware of statements and communications circulating across social media and in industry press regarding the […]
No sandeel fishing for 2023 in effort to protect marine ecosystem. UK fishermen will not be permitted to catch or swap any of the UK’s 5,773 tonnes of North Sea […]
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