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Welsh seafood industry sectors asked to share emissions data. Carbon baseline research will support industry stay on-track to reach net-zero targets. Fishing vessel owners and aquaculture operators across Wales are […]
EU fisheries warn of job risks from new Mediterranean plan. The European Social Partners in Fisheries express their deep concern and strong opposition to the European Commission’s proposal for Mediterranean […]
EBFA welcomes new EU limits on seafloor litter. Marine litter is one of the most serious environmental issues facing the world’s oceans. It threatens marine wildlife on which fisheries depend […]
ISSF reviews WCPFC annual meeting outcomes in new article. Delivering on science while delaying on monitoring for Pacific tuna fisheries: ISSF’s response to the WCPFC annual meeting. By Holly Koehler, ISSF […]
Scottish industry leaders warn of “very challenging” year ahead as 2026 fishing quotas confirmed. Scotland’s fishing industry is bracing for a difficult year in 2026 as the outcomes of international […]
Fishing master guilty of landing undersized catch. Master of an Irish sea-fishing boat, ‘Atlantic Chief’, appeared before Midleton District Court on the 4th of December 2025, and confirmed guilty pleas to […]
STF launches pilot grievance mechanism for tuna crew members with Humantics and Humanity Research consultancy. Industry-first programme to empower workers and drive accountability in global tuna supply chain. The Seafood Task […]
Deep-Sea Mining Watch launched by Global Fishing Watch and Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory. The new global transparency tool will empower governments, researchers and civil society to monitor vessels involved in […]
EBFA meets Commissioner Kadis to discuss the future of bottom fishing in Europe. The European Bottom Fishing Alliance (EBFA) held its first official meeting with European Commissioner for Fisheries and […]
Fish landings in Scotland in October 2025. 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 […]
Fishing fleet in jeopardy from ‘spatial squeeze’. Report calls for safeguards as energy projects reshape Shetland’s seas. A series of large-scale energy projects planned for the waters around Shetland could have […]
New guidance issued to support fishing industry employers. Changes to UK immigration policy likely to prompt immediate workforce planning. Seafish has released new guidance to help fishing industry employers navigate […]
Major milestone in fisheries and offshore renewable energy cross-sector engagement: updated guidance. The Fishing Liaison with Offshore Wind and Wet Renewables Group (FLOWW) is launching updated Best Practice Guidance to foster […]
Gu’un the fish n’ that. Gu’un the fish n’ that is an immersive sound installation by East Anglian based artist Beverley Carruthers, at the Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther. The project […]
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 […]
Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries sustainability concerns remain, but overfishing drops to its lowest level in a decade, while aquaculture feeds more people. New report by FAO’s General Fisheries Commission […]
Ocean Fish acquired by Fortuna in move that strengthens UK fishing group. In an exciting and positive move for both the Ocean Fish Group and the wider fish industry in […]
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, […]
ISSF reviews ICCAT annual meeting outcomes in new article. Mixed results at ICCAT 2025: Skipjack management procedure adoption marks progress, other key reforms slip to 2026 and beyond. By Dr. Victor […]
First Women in Fisheries F-REP brings together women from across the UK fishing & seafood sector. Last week, 50 women working across the UK fishing and seafood sector came together […]
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