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Fish landings in Scotland in August 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 […]
Supporting the commercial uptake of innovative fishing gear. The UK Gear Forum brings together industry, researchers and governments to discuss and advance gear innovations to drive sustainability in fishing. UK Gear […]
ICES gives two-part advice for North Sea cod. Both recommendations represent a sharp decrease from this year’s quota. Author: Bente Kjøllesdal On Tuesday, the International Council for the Exploration of […]
Upcycling the Oceans – by the Ecoalf Foundation and Ecoembes – and Santander for the Seas collect 225 tons from the sea with Satlink smart buoys This achievement has been […]
New and improved marine licensing service fit for the future. Marine licensing users will be able to benefit in future from an improved and enhanced customer experience thanks to a raft […]
SFF Urges Pragmatism as ICES Cod Advice Risks Socio-Economic Damage In response to yesterday’s publication by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) of advice on cod […]
Shetland fishermen propose cod stock stability measures in response to ‘fleet ending’ zero catch advice. Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) has proposed maintaining the 2026 Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for Northern […]
Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association reacts to ICES cod advice. Reacting to advice published by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) recommending a “zero catch” for Northern […]
UK’S ultimate sea views revealed! National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, has announced the winner of its thirteenth annual photography competition, showcasing images relating to all aspects of the UK […]
Fishermen’s Mission calls on UK to get dipping to support fishing families. This October marks the first ever national fundraising campaign by the Fishermen’s Mission, and they’re inviting communities across the […]
EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement: Europêche warns against influx of Thai tuna following US tariff increase and calls for its exclusion from the FTA. Starting on September 29, the European Commission […]
Shaping the future of fishing at the Pavilion of Denmark. Durable equipment, circularity, and forward-looking innovation are key themes at the Pavilion of Denmark, which brings together more than 80 […]
Fishing master pleads guilty to landing without prior authorisation. A master of the third country fishing vessel ‘Speedwell II’ was fined €300 at Buncrana District Court on the 16th of […]
Final few weeks to shape proposed fisheries management measures in 42 of England’s MPAs. Stakeholders have just a few weeks left to respond to MMO’s consultation on proposed fisheries management measures […]
Fatal man overboard from the fishing vessel Kingfisher, east-north-east of Wick, Scotland: Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Report. Report on the investigation of a fatal man overboard from the fishing vessel Kingfisher (DH […]
Mixed outcomes at IATTC 2025: Progress for tropical tunas, misses on harvest strategies. By Holly Koehler and Dr. Gala Moreno When the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) convened its 2025 Annual Meeting, the […]
Sustainable fisheries management yields results at IATTC. From September 1 to 5, 2025, the 103rd session of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) marked a significant step forward in the […]
UK seafaring community could nearly halve by 2040. Research commissioned by the Maritime Charities Group predicts a 40% drop in seafaring communities over the next 15 years. Active seafarer numbers […]
Why the fishing sector must embrace digital traceability. By Phil Haslam, Managing Director, North Atlantic Fishing Company The global fishing and seafood industry is undergoing rapid change. Regulators, retailers, and […]
Brixham’s fishing industry anchors the English riviera’s coastal identity. Perched on the southern edge of Devon, Brixham may look like a postcard-perfect fishing town, but behind the charm lies a […]
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