Fatal accident to a deckhand on board beam trawler Cornishman, south-south-west of the Isles of Scilly, England: MAIB Report. Report on the investigation of the fatal accident to a deckhand on […]
New ‘Mackerel Industry Briefing Document’ from SPSG. The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) has produced a new ‘Mackerel Briefing Document’ for stakeholders outlining the current facts behind the ongoing failure to […]
Herring forgot about their spawning ground. They suffered collective memory loss after overfishing. Author: Erlend Astad Lorentzen Although it has been migrating to Møre to spawn for a century, in […]
New report reveals geopolitical agendas and transparency gaps in environmental advocacy groups. The MarInnLeg Foundation has released a new report entitled ‘Diagnosis of Blue Interest Groups’, presented at the European […]
TV launching MeCCAM: A pioneering EU project to mitigate and adapt European fisheries to climate change. May 1st marked the official launch of MeCCAM (Measures for Climate Change Adaptation and […]
Legal Action Intensifies Against Offshore Wind: Fishermen Coalition Seeks Emergency Halt to Empire Wind Project. A coalition of commercial fishermen, seafood processors, fish buyers and environmental groups from New Jersey to […]
Europêche supports UNOC3 Declaration to boost multilateral ocean and fisheries governance. Europêche, the leading representative body for the European fishing sector, warmly welcomes the adoption of the UNOC3 Political Declaration[1], […]
VCU appoints Vest-El as official dealer for Denmark for VCU CatchManagement System. VCU (www.vcu.nl), the fishing technology specialist based in Urk, The Netherlands, is proud to announce a new strategic […]
EU General Court ruling disregards scientific and technical realities of bottom fisheries. The European Bottom Fishing Alliance (EBFA) expresses its disappointment following the ruling by the General Court of the […]
New reports highlight vital role of Ireland’s main fishing ports. Ireland’s main fishing ports continue to support jobs, businesses, and rural communities but face growing challenges. This is according to new […]
Alaskan frustrations mount as NPFMC Council discards concerns raised and continues pro-trawl policies at meeting held in Oregon. A headline in Under Current News published June 9th read: “North Pacific Council Bucks Critics, Preserves […]
Only four of the largest 30 tuna fishing companies disclose catch data, exposing investors to supply chain risk. Planet Tracker has traced 2,153 fishing vessels to the world’s largest tuna […]
Proposed ban on trawling in English MPAs: Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said: “It is extremely disappointing that the UK Government seems […]
Marine Instruments launches the Blue Recovery Programme to promote circular economy in tuna Fishing. This international initiative is supported by various regional entities, NGOs, and leading associations and companies in […]
Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy celebrates French Polynesia’s new marine protection commitments. Historic designation protects species-rich waters and creates one of the world’s largest conserved areas. Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy has celebrated […]
EU Ocean Pact: A blueprint for the future of bottom fisheries. The European Commission has unveiled the EU Ocean Pact as a first step toward better alignment of marine policy with […]
EU Ocean Pact charts a new course for fisheries. The European Commission has presented the EU Ocean Pact, a strategic initiative that marks the start of a new framework for […]
New European plan aims to curb cormorant impacts on fisheries. Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union hosted a Conference on Management Advice to Reduce Cormorant Predation Impacts. […]
Denmark Leads the Way in Fisheries Technology Denmark continues to set the standard in fisheries innovation, with a national focus on efficiency and sustainability that resonates across the Nordic region. […]