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Irish scheme to develop inshore fishing fleet. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD is is putting a new scheme in place specifically to support and […]
Scottish inshore fishing businesses under threat unless rethink on worker rules. Obtaining access to labour is a key a problem for the West coast of Scotland inshore fishing industry, which […]
Innovation in inshore fishing. Trial explores opportunities in Scotland’s razor clam fishery. A trial to research the economic opportunities and environmental impacts of electrofishing for razor clams has been extended for […]
Anthony Mangnall MP leads parliamentary debate on the Inshore Fishing Fleet. On 14th June, Anthony Mangnall MP (Totnes) led a debate in Parliament’s Westminster Hall to draw attention to the […]
Anthony Mangnall MP secures parliamentary debate on the Inshore Fishing Fleet. Anthony Mangnall MP (Totnes) will lead a debate in Parliament’s Westminster Hall on Tuesday 14th June 2022 to draw […]
Additional Scottish inshore fishing quota. Inshore fishers who usually target shellfish will now be able to diversify into new markets and access fishing opportunities worth up to £2 million. The […]
£1.5 million investment in inshore fishing An investment in inshore fishing which will help ensure Scotland’s inshore fishermen are fishing in a sustainable way has been announced with £1.5 million […]
Practical climate action measures for Irish fishing vessels. A new report from Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) examines how different types of Irish fishing vessels can reduce fuel use and greenhouse […]
Fishing master pleads guilty to retaining below minimum legal size lobster and protected lobster onboard a fishing vessel. Master of the Irish sea-fishing boat Resurrection II, Eammon O’ Neill, with […]
Protected Scottish seabed shows signs of recovery after illegal fishing damage. A protected area of seabed in the Summer Isles near Ullapool is showing encouraging signs of recovery after being severely […]
Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority Inshore Patrol Programme. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is continuing its inshore fisheries patrol programme with a number of patrols in the Northwest. This programme is a key […]
Fishing master fined for fishing for shrimp during the closed season Antoine Griffin, with an address in County Galway, pleaded guilty and was fined €400 at Derrynea District Court on […]
Fishing master fined for undersized crawfish. Martin O’ Driscoll, the Master of the Irish sea-fishing boat ‘Ballagh Boy’, with an address in Co. Cork, was convicted and fined €400 at Clonakilty […]
Holyrood candidates urged to Stand up for Fishing Value of industry to coastal and island communities highlighted Scotland’s politicians need to stand up for the fishing industry as they seek […]
Fishing master pleads guilty to obstruction and illegal sea-fishing activity. The master of the Irish sea-fishing boat, “Mairead”, pleaded guilty at Skibbereen District Court on the 25th of November, 2025 to […]
NFFO Meets New Fisheries Minister at Critical Juncture for UK Fishing Written By Chris Ranford, NFFO Chair The NFFO Executive met with newly appointed Food Security Minister Angela Eagle at […]
SFPA Inshore Patrols on the East Coast The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is continuing its inshore fisheries patrol programme, to support conservation measures and to protect Ireland’s valuable shellfish and […]
Stop demonising fishing industry, SFF chief tells eNGOS. The leader of Scotland’s largest fisheries organisation urged environmental lobbyists to stop demonising the industry. Chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation […]
Fishing leaders demand halt to offshore wind consents. Warning expansion is ‘reckless gamble’ with jobs, heritage and environment. Scotland’s fishing leaders are demanding an immediate stop to further offshore wind farm […]
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. […]
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