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Angry fishermen to fund proper scientific studies of North Sea stocks. Scottish fishermen are to fund additional surveys of North Sea stocks as anger grows over the failure to tackle […]
Fresh approach needed to shared fisheries management in Northeast Atlantic after hitting dead end at NEAFC 2025. Last week’s NEAFC Annual Meeting again showed that decision-making in Northeast Atlantic fisheries […]
Fisheries APPG to develop strategic plan for UK fishing and seafood. What should a long-term strategic plan for UK fisheries look like, and what could it mean for our fishing communities, […]
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 […]
Half of UK’s top ten fish stocks in peril as government ignores the science. New Oceana UK report shows half of UK’s top ten fish stocks are critically low, being […]
Global Seafood Coalition describes mackerel update as shocking – but not surprising. The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) has expressed deep concern after newly released scientific research shows that […]
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 […]
Historic cockle fishery achieves sustainable fishing achievement in time for season opening. The Thames Estuary Cockle fishery is celebrating its sustainability credentials as the season gets under way this month. […]
Frozen at Sea Fillets Association (FASFA). Read Fish Focus’ latest publication focusing on seafood processing. What Are Frozen at Sea (FAS) Fillets? FAS fillets are derived from cod and haddock caught […]
Well over halfway through the mackerel ecosystem expedition in the Norwegian Sea. So far the Institute of Marine Research have completed 62 stations in the Norwegian Sea with ‘Eros’ and […]
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 […]
Provisional Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2024 The Marine Directorate has published the provisional Sea Fisheries Statistics for Scotland 2024. Provisional Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2024 contain summary provisional data on […]
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 […]
NAPA tells coastal states: “Certification of stocks is non-negotiable.” Following a landmark meeting of NAPA partners on 5th December 2024, at which we welcomed catching sector representatives and Coastal States’ negotiators, NAPA (the […]
UK reaches agreement on North Sea fishing opportunities for 2025. The UK fishing industry is set to benefit from nearly 300,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities in the North Sea and […]
North-East Atlantic fisheries face significant challenges in conservation and control. The 43rd annual meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) – which includes the European Union, representatives from Denmark […]
Mission finds illegal harvesting of shark fins and ‘dark vessels’ in North Pacific. Recently, the fishery officers and crew of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Sir Wilfrid Laurier made a safe return […]
Climate change compounding challenge of nations sharing mackerel and herring in North-East Atlantic. Fisheries lost MSC certification several years ago as quotas exceed scientifically advised limits. The impacts of climate […]
Seafood Scotland partners with Michelin as the awards head to Glasgow – for the first time. Seafood Scotland, the trade marketing body that represents the entire Scottish seafood industry, has […]
Salmon stocks in England lowest on record. Atlantic salmon stocks in England have reached new lows according to a new report . According to the Atlantic Salmon Stock Assessment for 2024 from […]
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