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Shaping the future of Northern Ireland’s nephrops industry. Three innovative seafood businesses share their positive impacts and commitments to the future of the Northern Ireland nephrops industry. With annual landings […]
Nephrops Fishery Improvement Project begins new chapter. Supply chain partnership enters new phase to drive sustainability into UK Nephrops fisheries. The next steps in an ambitious, multi-stakeholder partnership designed to […]
New automated machine brings humane stunning and tailing to Nephrops at sea. In today’s nephrops (langoustine) fishery, the standard practice is to manually remove the tails from live animals shortly after […]
Nephrops study reveals population clusters An article entitled: “Microsatellites obtained using high throughput sequencing and a novel microsatellite genotyping method reveals population genetic structure in Norway Lobster, Nephrops norvegicus“ was […]
Nephrops Processors Group position statement on FIPs and market. The SAGB Nephrops Processors Group (NPG) was formed in 2020 within the Processors Group of the SAGB to allow a forum […]
Oceanographic modelling of Nephrops populations around Ireland. Ryan McGeady is a PhD student at NUI Galway (Zoology/School of Natural Sciences) and a Cullen Fellow at the Marine Institute. His research […]
Master of French fishing vessel convicted for sea-fisheries offences. Bernard Helgouarch, with an address in France, and Master of the French registered sea-fishing vessel “Sister Clare”, was convicted and fined […]
Polar Systems, a global leader in food processing technology, is proud to announce the official launch of The Tailer Grader, a ground-breaking automated langoustine processing system. Following successful sea trials in […]
Scotland’s Future Catching Policy: Selectivity Consultation 2026 sets out proposals to improve the sustainability, selectivity, and accountability of fishing operations in Scottish waters. The consultation builds on earlier engagement in […]
SmartBay to play key role in Europe’s Digital Twin of the Ocean. A new international study has proposed an operational strategy to advance the Digital Twin of the Ocean (DTO) […]
Annual fisheries negotiations concluded. Annual fisheries negotiations with Coastal States partners have concluded, with agreement on 2026 fishing opportunities worth approximately £540 million to Scotland in 2026. The Total Allowable […]
Fish landings in Scottish ports and harbours 2020-24. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist. tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Scottish Government published detailed fish landings statistics for all the ports and harbours in […]
Fraserburgh Harbour secures major funding to modernise Fishmarket facilities. £857,000 in grants to enhance infrastructure and introduce e-auction. Fraserburgh Harbour, a premier nephrops and fishing port, is continuing a major […]
UK secures £840m in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026. Agreements between the UK, EU, Norway and other coastal states secure access to over 80 stocks for British fishing industry Deal brings total 2026 fishing opportunities to over […]
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 […]
GFCM countries adopt new measures for the sustainability of aquatic foods and welcome Ukraine as a new member. Twenty-two countries and the European Union advanced their commitment to sustainable fisheries and […]
MSC’s new Fisheries Outreach Manager excited to support more fisheries gain ‘gold standard’ certification. The Marine Stewardship Council’s commitment to progress more fisheries towards certification has received a major boost following […]
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 […]
SFPA issues information notice to industry on approved products for export to Taiwan. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently issued an Information Notice to industry in relation to technical requirements for […]
UK’s fishing fleet nets over £1 billion for third year in a row but industry challenges remain. Seafish report highlights sector’s economic performances. The UK’s fishing fleet generated over £1 billion […]
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