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Scottish pelagic fishermen respond to increase in landing target. Commenting on the news that the Scottish Government is to increase its economic link landing target of pelagic fish from 55% to […]
Aker QRILL Company wins prestigious Gartner Innovation Award. The Norwegian industry-leading krill harvester recognised for ground-breaking AI technology ahead of multinational corporations. Aker QRILL Company has won the Gartner Eye […]
Three weeks to go – Fish, Trace, Ship – UK seafood industry must be ready by 8 January. With just three weeks remaining until new EU, Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated […]
Shaping the future of Northern Ireland’s nephrops industry. Three innovative seafood businesses share their positive impacts and commitments to the future of the Northern Ireland nephrops industry. With annual landings […]
Total Icelandic catch in November was nearly 103 thousand tonnes. The total fish catch in November 2025 amounted to nearly 103 thousand tonnes, an increase of 9% compared with November […]
SFP joins regional partners in launching GoTFish project. Five-year initiative will strengthen fisheries governance in the Gulf of Thailand. Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) is collaborating with the Southeast Asian Fisheries […]
Capsize and foundering of the prawn trawler Odyssey in the North Sea, south-east of Peterhead, Scotland on 29th October 2024. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report on the investigation of […]
Four-party mackerel agreement sidelines EU, rewards overfishing and creates unlevel playing field. The EU fishing industry is deeply disappointed by the partial mackerel sharing arrangement agreed between the UK, Norway, […]
Festive cheer and furry friends bring joy to Surrey care home. The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society is celebrating the festive season at its Surrey-based care home, Belvedere House, with a lively calendar […]
ISSF welcomes new members to its board of directors and scientific advisory committee. Expanded scientific, economic, and industry expertise strengthens ISSF’s global efforts to advance sustainable tuna fisheries. The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation […]
Scotland’s rural Affairs Secretary welcomes Atlantic mackerel agreement. Welcoming the extended agreement from 3-4 between with the UK, the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Norway on measures to manage North-East Atlantic […]
New management plans to safeguard fisheries for the future. Five Fisheries Management Plans published to maintain or restore valuable fish stocks at or to sustainable levels Latest plans cover species […]
New mackerel deal falls short, say Scottish fishermen. Scotland’s pelagic fishermen have given a pointed response to news of an extended sharing agreement for the Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock coupled […]
Fish landings in Scotland in November 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 […]
Harmonisation of brown crab sizes across the South West update. The decision on proposed harmonisation of brown crab minimum conservation reference sizes (MCRS) in English waters of the South West, […]
Fraserburgh Harbour secures major funding to modernise Fishmarket facilities. £857,000 in grants to enhance infrastructure and introduce e-auction. Fraserburgh Harbour, a premier nephrops and fishing port, is continuing a major […]
UK secures £840m in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026. Agreements between the UK, EU, Norway and other coastal states secure access to over 80 stocks for British fishing industry Deal brings total 2026 fishing opportunities to over […]
Atlantic bluefin tuna catch-and-release recreational fishery 2026: Trainers wanted. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), in partnership with the Angling Trust, Cefas, Natural England and Defra, is supporting the delivery of […]
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 […]
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