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NZ first country to approve and adopt Hookpod, which virtually eliminates albatross and other seabird deaths in pelagic longline fishing. Move follows Western & Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) approval […]
MMO announce panel dates for MFF scheme in England. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has confirmed dates for the first Maritime and Fisheries Fund (MFF) panel. The Marine Management Organisation […]
Irish fishing leader – Brexit outcome a major fear. Following this week’s EU Fish Council talks to set catching opportunity for 2020, the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) says a potentially […]
Mixed outcome for Ireland at EC fish quota talks. The total package of fish quotas agreed for Ireland at the EC Fish Council is 195,000 tonnes worth €275 million for […]
EU and Norway sign three fisheries arrangements. The EU and Norway have signed three fisheries arrangements for 2020 making this the largest fishing agreement in the north of Europe. The […]
Eustice – challenging science led to some tough decisions. Speaking after concluding negotiations at the EU Fish Council in the early hours this morning, UK Fisheries Minister George Eustice said […]
Challenging outcome for Scotland at EU Fish Council. The traditional end-of-year European Union fishery negotiations have concluded with agreement on a range of quotas and management measures. But the talks […]
US West coast groundfish stocks rebounding. Sweeping changes in West Coast groundfish fisheries adopted this week will reopen access for fishermen to productive fishing grounds where fish populations have rebounded. […]
Hordafor to treat ballast water domestically. Austevoll-based shipowner Hordafor invests in treatment of ballast water to become an even more competitive and responsible cooperation partner within the aquaculture and fishery […]
Shetland fishermen slam cod quota cut. Statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association, December Fisheries Council. Shetland’s fishing fleet has reacted strongly to the announcement of a 50% cut in catch quotas […]
Japanese oyster fishery now MSC certified. Maruto Suisan Co. Ltd., a company based in the city of Aioi in Hyogo Prefecture, has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification of sustainability […]
North Sea Cod TAC update from the NFFO – After three rounds of talks with Norway, probably two more than necessary, during which the Commission stuck doggedly to its view […]
EC fish quota talks get underway. On 16 and 17 December, the Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius will discuss with EU ministers the Commission’s proposal for the […]
Good cod fishing for Icelandic vessel Brim’s fresher trawler Viðey is alongside in Reykjavík after an excellent six-day trip, landing a full fishroom, equivalent to a 190-tonne of fish. The […]
Europêche meets new EU Fish Commissioner. The European fishing industry represented by Europêche has met with Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries. The newly elected Commissioner listened and […]
EU and Faroes reach 2020 quota deal. On December 10th, the European Union and the Faroe Islands have reached an agreement on reciprocal exchanges of fishing opportunities in each other’s […]
New funding scheme for fishermen’s life saving safety equipment across the UK. Vessel owners can claim back £200 per item towards the cost of buying PFDs/PLBs for their crew. Seafish, […]
Western Australia Sea Cucumber fishery first to become MSC certified. The fishery is the world’s first to be certified to the Marine Stewardship Council’s global standard for a well-managed and […]
Metal cutting started for the fourth RFC super trawler at the Admiralty Shipyards. Metal cutting for the fourth super trawler of the Russian Fishery Company from the series under construction […]
Lights on fishing nets reduces dolphin bycatch. Placing lights on fishing nets reduces the chances of sea turtles and dolphins being caught by accident, new research shows. LED lights along the […]
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