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Releasing pollack at depth could benefit their long-term survival, study suggests. During 2026, new legislation – the result of an agreement between the UK Government and the European Union – […]
Pollack FISP is a pioneering collaboration bringing together recreational charter skippers, commercial fishers, and scientists to better understand pollack stocks and the future of the fishery. Hosted by key project […]
It’s all a load of Pollacks, states an article on the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) website. A recent meeting of the Southwest Regional Fishing Group highlighted how fisheries […]
Cornish fishers call for ‘ecosystem approach’ to pollack management. The decision to cut the TAC for pollack in Area 7 by 87% is causing extreme distress in the fishing communities […]
Pollack fishers Compensation Scheme Announced. Fishers most impacted by restrictions placed on the catching of pollack will be able to take advantage of a new compensation scheme. The scheme, announced […]
Population study of pollack in western English Channel. Following the recent Defra announcement of a scientific assessment to understand more about the stock structure and abundance of Pollack, the Centre for Environment, […]
New measures to help fishermen affected by restrictions to pollack fishing for 2024 have been announced by the UK government. Hand-and-pole line fishermen of under-10m vessels, which includes some of […]
Two stage response required to address pollack crisis. The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) has called for a two-stage response to the crisis engulfing the inshore fleets, following the […]
Study furthers aim of offering new insights into pollack populations. Friday’s announcement of new management measures on pollack fishing highlights the urgent need for more data, say scientists and anglers studying […]
UK secures £840m in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026. Agreements between the UK, EU, Norway and other coastal states secure access to over 80 stocks for British fishing industry Deal brings total 2026 fishing opportunities to over […]
The Marine Biological Association’s long history of fisheries management research. By Nicky Jordaan, National Marine Biological Library volunteer The release earlier this year of Ocean with David Attenborough, and the accompanying […]
Pan-fried white fish with chilli, coriander & tomato ‘kachumber’. Lightly spiced white fish served with the fresh kachumber – a popular Indian accompaniment – is fabulous, served with warmed naan […]
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 […]
CJ Jackson ‘The Great British Seafood Revival’. On Wednesday, Fish Focus were invited to Billingsgate Seafood School to an interactive cookery event with CJ Jackson, seafood chef and creative consultant […]
15 products vie for public’s vote for MSC UK Product of the Year – Consumer Choice Award, from fish and chips, to cat food, and Omega-3 supplements Aquaplanet inflatable kayak […]
CJ Jackson, Director at Billingsgate Seafood Training School. Welcome to Fish Focus spotlight on Women in Seafood, Issue 2. Follow us as we celebrate the amazing women at the forefront of […]
Fishermen, scientists and policymakers come together to lay the foundations for fisheries co-management in the South West. Two-day residential event delivered by the fishermen-led charity, Fishing into the Future, in […]
Voice from the quayside. By The NFFO The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO), have conducted port visits in Norfolk and East Anglia and ports in the Devon and Cornwall […]
EC proposes fishing opportunities for 2025 in the Atlantic, Kattegat and Skagerrak. The European Commission has published its proposal to set catch limits, or total allowable catches (TACs), for ten fish stocks in […]
A new study has used lifeguard records of beach users and weever fish stings to learn more about populations of weever fish. Weever fish are perhaps most commonly known for […]
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