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Call for action on Atlantic tuna fisheries. The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF), the only non-profit association that is solely committed to promoting responsible one-by-one tuna fisheries and supply […]
Key EU countries blamed for unsustainable fishing limits. Over the last five years key EU countries have actively pushed for unsustainable fishing limits in the North East Atlantic and other […]
Fatal man overboard from the creel boat Sea Mist. At approximately 1225 on 27 March 2019, the skipper/owner of the single-handed creel boat Sea Mist (BF918) became entangled in the […]
WWF – unclear EU fishing deals compromising sustainability. A lack of accountability and transparency around EU fishing activities outside EU waters is contributing to overfishing and endangering local food supply, […]
The TartaLife Project, which includes the “Turtle Safe” certification from Friend of the Sea, is producing impressive results as it heads into its sixth year of operation. The program has […]
ISSF announces new tuna conservation measures. The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has announced the adoption of a new conservation measure requiring that fishing vessels have publicly available fish aggregation […]
New fisheries plan for Med and Black Sea. The 43rd General Fisheries Commission for Mediterranean (GFCM) Annual Session attended by 24 countries took place in Athens from 4 to 9 […]
Mosquito nets devastating fish stocks. Mosquito nets designed to prevent malaria transmission are used for fishing which may devastate tropical coastal ecosystems, according to a new scientific study. The researchers […]
NZ catfish initiative scoops award. Winners of 10 awards were celebrated at the 2019 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards held in Auckland on Monday, 4 November 2019, with the supreme award […]
Old nets donated to charity’s good causes. Four lorry loads of old nets from Shetland’s pelagic fleet have been donated to a charity that helps to improve the lives of […]
New CEO for Russian Fishery Company. The Russian Fishery Company has a new CEO, with former chief Fedor Kirsanov being replaced by Viktor Litvinenko, who previously held the position of […]
Majority of fishmeal catches from ‘reasonably well managed’ fisheries. The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership has released their 2019 reduction fisheries report, revealing that 88 percent of the catch comes from fisheries […]
Hydrogen prototype one step closer. Havyard is taking the next step towards a hydrogen system pilot for large ships. The company is entering the approval phase and has signed agreements […]
UK firm cries foul as DEFRA awards UK Fisheries Vessel Monitoring contract to overseas company in opaque tender. French company will monitor French fishing vessels operating in UK waters. UK […]
Icelandic herring season draws to a close. The herring catching season for Icelandic fishing company Brim has come to end following the the docking of the pelagic vessel Víkingur at […]
Largest multinational fishery in N. Sea achieves MSC. The largest multi-national fishery in the North Sea area has achieved MSC certification. The Joint Demersal Fisheries, a collaboration of large and […]
EC proposes funding support for Baltic cod fishermen. The European Commission has adopted a proposal offering support from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund to fishermen affected by the closure […]
£1.1m funding to improve safety of Scottish fishing industry Additional funding of more than £1 million has been announced to support the Scottish fishing industry and help make it safer. […]
Mayor and Mayoress Launch Society’s Christmas Card Appeal The Mayor and Mayoress of Chichester, Councillor Richard Plowman and Mrs Lynne Plowman, have officially launched the annual Christmas Card Appeal for […]
EC urges Ecuador to fight IUU fishing The European Commission continues its action to fight illegal fishing worldwide by notifying the Republic of Ecuador that it needs to step up […]
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