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Herring spawning trip: Saw far fewer herring than last year. Indicates continued decline for NVG herring. Between February 15 and March 3, researchers from Norway’s Institute of Marine Research were […]
£150 of vouchers up for grabs for fishermen’s safety views. Five-minute online safety survey now open. The Home and Dry Fishing Safety Forum wants to know more about where and how […]
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 […]
AI takes the helm: A hat-trick of deals redefines maritime operations. Marine AI, a world leading marine AI software company, has today announced the launch of a hat trick […]
Argentinean Red Shrimp Fishery achieves MSC Certification, setting a benchmark for sustainable fishing in Argentina. After a decade of dedicated improvement efforts, the Argentinean red shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri) fishery has reached […]
New milestone in sustainable fisheries: Peru unveils revised jumbo flying squid (pota) regulation. After four years of collaboration among artisanal fishers, processors, government authorities and NGOs, the Peruvian Ministry of […]
WASSP boosts multibeam accuracy for marine survey and fish finding with Norwegian Subsea MRUs . Norwegian Subsea’s Motion Reference Units (MRUs) are now available integrated with WASSP’s multibeam sonar systems, […]
Southeast Asia’s fisheries benefit from small-scale, multispecies capture. Despite decades of warnings about overfishing, Southeast Asia’s capture fisheries have proven remarkably robust. For decades, there have been dire warnings about overfishing […]
MIT extends presence in Ireland. MIT are thrilled to announce their ongoing dedication to the Irish commercial marine sector. Their commitment to exceptional service and support has reached new heights with […]
The SFPA publishes webpage on Third Country Notifications. The SFPA recently published a webpage on Third Country Notifications. The purpose of this webpage is to provide information on third country rules […]
Bluefin Tuna Catch and Release Recreational Fishery (CRRF) Statistics published. Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published Bluefin Tuna Catch and Release Recreational Fishery (CRRF) Statistics 2024. Key statistics include: The 2024 […]
Marine Institute to showcase shellfish fisheries and marine biodiversity at the Irish Skipper Expo. The Marine Institute will exhibit at the Irish Skipper Expo on the 21st and 22nd March 2025 […]
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 […]
87 percent of total global tuna catch comes from stocks at healthy abundance levels. Catch from overfished stocks decreased by eight percentage points versus November 2024 Report. Of the total […]
Ecuador’s Tuna Triumph: How Sustainable Practices Are Redefining Global Fisheries In the turquoise waters of the Eastern Pacific, Ecuador’s tuna fleet is scripting a sustainability success story that balances ecological […]
Brands and retailers can play vital role in protecting stocks of small pelagics – MSC. Brands and retailers have a vital role to play in protecting small pelagic fish stocks, […]
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