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Net zero on the horizon: greening the Irish fishing fleet. New BIM report charts a path toward a low-carbon irish fishing fleet. (Ben Dallaghan, Emmet Jackson) A new report from […]
Fishing for cephalopod DNA allows for efficient marine surveying. New DNA probes allow for efficient surveying of the hidden lives of squids and octopuses in the deep sea. This development by […]
EU fishing industry denounces NGO advice to stop buying mackerel fished by EU fleet. The EU fishing industry laments and criticizes this week’s ill-informed decision by several fish consumption guides in […]
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 […]
Warning over impact of development on key fishing nursery areas. Greater attention needs to be paid by planners and policy-makers to the impact of development in key nursery grounds for commercially […]
Smaller Boats Hold Steady as Iceland’s Larger Fishing Vessels Decline Icelandic fishing vessels 1,531 in 2024 As of the end of 2024, Iceland’s fishing fleet consisted of 1,531 vessels, reflecting […]
Satlink recognised at world Maritime Week Awards for its commitment to sustainable fishing. Satlink, a leading provider of technological solutions for the maritime and fishing industries, has been recognised with […]
SFPA publishes updated FIN on non-commercial pot fishing in Ireland. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published an updated Fisheries Information Notice titled ‘Non-Commercial Pot Fishing in Ireland.’ National Legislation is in […]
UK and Faroe Islands reach agreement on fishing opportunities for 2025. UK secures over 2,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities through annual negotiations with the Faroe Islands, valued at £5 million […]
Another step towards sustainable fishing: Biodegradable materials in marine environments. Tests carried out on compostable FADs in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans by Zunibal, in collaboration with AZTI, have paved […]
Women at the helm in Scottish fishing industry. Follow Fish Focus’ feature on Women in the Seafood Industry, to mark this year’s International Women’s Day. It is traditionally regarded as a male-dominated industry, […]
The Must-Attend Event for the Fishing Industry, Irish Skipper Expo 2025 With all exhibition stands now sold out and a record-breaking number of companies set to exhibit, this year’s Irish […]
Future-Proofing Pelagic Fishing: Priorities for 2025 By Phil Haslam, Managing Director, North Atlantic Fishing Company. Pelagic fishing accounts for 60% of UK landings, making it a vital part of the […]
Can offshore wind farms and the UK Fishing Industry co-exist effectively? PML-led research highlights urgent need for standardised compensation and improved collaboration between energy companies and fishermen. A new study, […]
Fishing businesses warned not to flout new Defra rules. Last weekend marked 30 days until Defra’s new Simpler Recycling reforms come into action, but many businesses aren’t taking the changes […]
Report on the investigation of the grounding and capsize of creel fishing vessel Lexi Rose (BF 370) resulting in one fatality on Melrose Point, north-east Scotland on 21 September 2023. […]
Animation helps spread the message that ‘safety is better shared’. Two well-known UK fishermen have lent their support to the new Home & Dry fishing safety campaign, which aims to […]
Master of German Registered Fishing Vessel Charged with Seven Fisheries Offences in Cork District Court The Sea-Fisheries protection Authority (SFPA) confirms that seven charges under sea-fisheries law have been brought […]
Capsize and foundering of the fishing vessel Njord resulting in one fatality: MAIB Report. Report on the investigation of the capsize and foundering of the fishing vessel Njord resulting in one fatality, […]
EU will not allow issue of fishing rights to derail security and defence agreement with UK. The European Union will not allow the issue of fishing rights to derail a […]
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