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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 […]
Seafood Expo Global announces finalists for the 2026 Seafood Excellence Global Awards. A total of 38 products have been shortlisted for this year’s awards, including 8 in the HORECA category and […]
Insights from the Norway–UK Seafood Summit Bjørn-Erik Stabell, UK Director, Norwegian Seafood Council A historic setting for future-focused dialogue On 24 February, beneath the vaulted ceilings of Fishmongers’ Hall, the […]
Seasonal skrei on culinary migration across markets. Skrei cod is famous for its long migration from the Barents Sea to the coast of Norway. Caught only seasonally from January to […]
Aquaticode and Cooke ESPAÑA enter agreement to develop and implement AI phenotyping for sea bass and sea bream. Hatcheries producing sea bass and sea bream have traditionally relied on manual visual […]
Industry anticipates ‘excellent’ skrei quality as season kicks off in Norway. The Skrei Patrol outlines expectations for 2026, while seafood specialists extol the virtues of this seasonal delicacy January will […]
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 […]
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