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Fishing quotas: MEPs call for more transparency. EU governments should put more emphasis on environmentally friendly and socially sustainable fishing practices when distributing fishing quotas, say MEPs. On Tuesday MEPs […]
UK secures fishing access and quotas with Norway. The UK and Norway have agreed a new deal for fishing in each other’s waters in 2022 UK industry will be able […]
Higher quotas for small fishing boats after Brexit. The Guardian newspaper reports that fishing rights should be redrawn to give a higher quota to smaller vessels after Brexit, the Labour […]
Fishing master pleads guilty to under-recording of fish catches. On 11th December 2025, the Master of fishing vessel ‘Margaret Katie’, Noel O’ Sullivan, with an address in Co. Cork, pleaded guilty, […]
Fishing master convicted for illegal discarding of sea-fish. A Spanish fishing master of the French registered fishing vessel ‘Puenteareas Uno’ was represented at Cork Circuit Criminal Court on the 25thNovember 2025, […]
Oceana calls on France, Spain and Italy to reduce overcapacity, rebuild fish populations, and redirect funding towards a more selective fleet A report reveals that too many fishing boats are […]
Rural Affairs Secretary responds to Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund announcement. Commenting on the funding allocation for the Scottish fishing industry Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said: “The UK Government […]
Scottish Fishing Leaders Condemn Oceana Report Scotland’s fishing leaders have launched a fierce rebuttal of Oceana’s latest report, accusing the environmental NGO of pursuing an agenda aimed at “putting fishermen […]
Fishing master fined for under-recording catches. Shane Wilde, from Co. Dublin, was fined €12,000 at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on the 30th of June 2025, following a guilty plea to […]
Fishing Master Convicted for Illegal Discarding of Sea-Fish Catches Ludovic Guennec, the Master of the French registered fishing vessel, “ASTRID”, was represented before Cork Circuit Criminal Court on the 24th of […]
New reports highlight vital role of Ireland’s main fishing ports. Ireland’s main fishing ports continue to support jobs, businesses, and rural communities but face growing challenges. This is according to new […]
Spaniards want small-scale fishers to have more access to fishing, poll reveals. As Spain prepares to launch public consultation on fishing quota allocation, Oceana calls for overhaul of current system Small-scale […]
Master of fishing vessel pleads guilty to mis-recording catches and fishing in excess of quota. The Master of a fishing vessel, Scott Farrow, from An Daingean, Co Kerry, pleaded guilty […]
Public support for UK control of fishing amid crunch EU talks. Survey reveals Scots believe Brussels must offer benefits to fishing in return for access to our waters. Almost nine out […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fishermen, policymakers and scientists chart the future of fishing in the Clyde. Three-day residential event by the fishermen-led charity, Fishing into the Future, empowers fishermen to shape fisheries policy and science. […]
Bilateral agreement with Norway brings additional fishing opportunities. Consultations with Norway on exchanges of fishing opportunities with the UK in 2025, including quotas and access, concluded with the signing of […]
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