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When the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) convenes this May, it will be to meet and make policy decisions after a period of tangible progress. Recent outcomes, like strengthened FAD management and […]
The 30th session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) will take place in Malé, Maldives, from 11 to 15 May 2026. Yellowfin and skipjack tuna stocks are currently in […]
Lerwick Port Authority will be highlighting the strength of Shetland’s fishing sector at this year’s Skipper Expo International Aberdeen, with the team exhibiting at stand C11. The Authority, alongside Shetland […]
FLTC, along with SFF, NFFO and Seafish, are proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FishSAFE, an innovation that has fundamentally improved safety for fishermen working in the challenging environment […]
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has condemned the “disgraceful response” of the SNP government after it emerged that they had ignored Shetland’s Regional Marine Plan when imposing economic link […]
AZTI has developed an innovative real-time monitoring system capable of reconstructing with high accuracy the geometry of purse seine nets as they are deployed in the water. The technology is […]
Europêche calls for a targeted revision of the CFP following Commission evaluation. Promises not delivered: despite cutting activity by an average of 50% in EU seas, the EU fleet has […]
Double man overboard from the fishing vessel Weston Bay, resulting in one fatality, approximately 12 nautical miles south-east of Spurn Head, England, on 22 May 2024. Investigation into the double […]
Zunibal enters a new phase of growth to expand its impact as a marine technology and ocean intelligence company. After completing an initial growth cycle alongside Nazca, Zunibal is entering […]
Scottish Salmon and Sea Trout Fishery Statistics updated for 2025 Season. An Official Statistics publication for Scotland. The Chief Statistician has released figures for all of Scotland showing that total […]
Reflecting on a decade of measurable progress in global tuna fisheries. ISSF and global tuna industry collaboration delivers sustained improvements in stock health, transparency, and science-based management. Marking 10 years since […]
Blueyou launches Fair Trade Certified™ Tuna Programme. Ahead of World Tuna Day, Blueyou launches Fair Trade Certified™ tuna programme in Maldives to support sustainable seafood and coastal communities. Swiss impact-driven […]
SFPA Publishes Updated Fisheries Information Notice on Access and Technical Measures for Irish Fishing Vessels in UK Waters The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has published an updated Fisheries Information Notice […]
EFRA Report Urges Reset in Government Relations with UK Fishing Communities Government needs ‘Sea Use Framework’ and targeted funding to rebuild fishing communities’ trust The EFRA Committee published its report […]
Fish landings in Scotland in March 2026. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist. tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have just published their monthly fish landings statistics for the UK […]
MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation results in successful prosecution. The owner and a master of a UK-registered fishing vessel have both been sentenced following a joint enforcement operation and […]
New open‑source AI solution to transform global longline tuna fisheries with near real‑time catch verification. The Nature Conservancy released its full AI-powered electronic monitoring solution as open source to advance […]
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 […]
The EFRA Committee today publishes its report, ‘Resetting the relationship with fishing communities’, outlining how the Government can help the UK fishing industry thrive after a number of unforced errors. The report (see attachment) highlights a lack of […]
A new chair has been appointed at Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises Ltd. Simon Dwyer, a familiar figure in the town’s internationally acclaimed seafood cluster and the wider business community, is […]
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