ICES gives two-part advice for North Sea cod. Both recommendations represent a sharp decrease from this year’s quota. Author: Bente Kjøllesdal On Tuesday, the International Council for the Exploration of […]
North Sea Cod TAC update from the NFFO – After three rounds of talks with Norway, probably two more than necessary, during which the Commission stuck doggedly to its view […]
North sea cod Q&A – the NFFO comments on cod stocks. North Sea cod is regarded by many as an iconic stock. After the gadoid outburst* in the 1960s and […]
Industry Initiative on North Sea Cod. According to an article on the NFFO website, one of the few bright spots in the depressing downturn of the North Sea cod stock […]
North Sea cod to lose sustainability certification – industry reaction. According to an article published on NFFF’s website, following the news regarding ‘North sea cod to lose sustainability certification, fish […]
MSC North Sea cod certificate suspended. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certificates for North Sea cod fisheries will be suspended after stocks dropped below the safe biological level. The suspension […]
North Sea cod cut will choke other fish quotas. European fishing industry representative body Europêche says the introduction of the EU landing obligation is more complex than politicians have foreseen […]
North Sea cod cut will prove challenging. The UK’s National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation says managing the proposed 63% cut in the North Sea cod quota for 2020 will prove […]
UK industry reeling after North Sea cod cut proposal. North Sea cod is in line for a significant quota cut next year, with the International Council for the Exploration of […]
Continued protection of cod spawning areas in the North Sea is recommended. Partial protection has had an unclear effect – stronger protection may have a clearer effect for a species that […]
Norway’s sustainable, zero-waste seafood. As World Food Day approaches and the spotlight shines on global collaboration for a food-secure future, the Norwegian Seafood Council highlights Norway’s commitment to caring for our […]
September seafood exports lifted by prices and China demand. Norway exported seafood worth NOK 17.9 billion in September. This is an increase of NOK 1.4 billion, or 8 per cent, compared […]
Fishermen put pressure on governments over cod advice. Shetland Fishermen’s Association is lobbying the UK and Scottish Governments over next year’s cod quotas in order to prevent the local whitefish […]
New ICES cod advice highlights flaws in the system. New advice from ICES for a zero TAC in the iconic North Sea cod fishery is bound to capture headlines, but behind […]
Shetland fishermen propose cod stock stability measures in response to ‘fleet ending’ zero catch advice. Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) has proposed maintaining the 2026 Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for Northern […]
Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association reacts to ICES cod advice. Reacting to advice published by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) recommending a “zero catch” for Northern […]
2025 Seafood Excellence Asia Award Winners Announced Lam Kee Fisheries Pte Ltd won the Best New Product award for its Snow Treasures Miso-Marinated Cod Cube, representing the best new seafood product at Seafood […]
Decline in Norwegian seafood exports in August. Norway exported seafood worth NOK 14.3 billion in August. This is a decline of NOK 254 million, or 2 per cent, compared with the […]
2025 Seafood Excellence Asia Awards Finalists Seafood Expo Asia, organised by Diversified, announces finalists for the annual Seafood Excellence Asia Awards. Eight finalists from countries around the world were selected […]
The IBTS expedition: How it went in the North Sea. The international bottom trawling expedition has finished. Author: Bente Kjøllesdal “This year’s expedition had a pretty intense programme,” says marine […]