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Climate change compounding challenge of nations sharing mackerel and herring in North-East Atlantic. Fisheries lost MSC certification several years ago as quotas exceed scientifically advised limits. The impacts of climate […]
Europêche congratulates Costas Kadis on new appointment, following his confirmation as the new Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. Europêche, the foremost representative body for the European Union’s fishing industry, warmly […]
SFPA Publishes Fisheries Information Notice on closed areas in the South East. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) entitled ‘South East Closed Areas.’ The purpose […]
Climate change and UK fisheries, what next? In this analysis, Fish Focus looks at the impact of climate change on UK fisheries. Climate change and how it affects our environment […]
Feedback sought on Marlborough Sounds blue cod fishery. Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on a proposal aimed at reducing fishing pressure on blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds, as […]
EC proposes fishing opportunities for 2025 in the Atlantic, Kattegat and Skagerrak. The European Commission has published its proposal to set catch limits, or total allowable catches (TACs), for ten fish stocks in […]
Europêche welcomes Estonian Long Distance Fisheries Association as new member. Europêche, the foremost representative body for the European Union’s fishing industry, is pleased to announce the addition of the Estonian Long […]
Navigating demand the future of fishing boats industry. The global fishing boats market is witnessing steady growth as demand rises from commercial fisheries, recreational fishers, and aquaculture farms. Fishing vessels are […]
Outcome of Coastal States consultations on mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring. Consultations between the Coastal States and Fishing Parties in the North-East Atlantic: the UK, EU, Norway, Iceland, the Faroe […]
Catch Welfare Platform to host second annual conference on fish welfare and sustainability, online on November 14-15, 2024, building on the success of last year’s inaugural event in Bergen, Norway. […]
NGOs continue fight against bottom trawling in MPAs with lawsuit in Spain. Environmental NGOs Oceana and ClientEarth are filing legal action against the Spanish government after it was found that […]
Enhanced regional cooperation for a common vision: sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the Black Sea. Climate varies significantly across the Black Sea, and environmental changes can be sudden, driving fish […]
FAO builds resilience in Sri Lanka’s fisheries sector. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), with funding from the Government of Norway, has taken a significant step […]
New Zealand fishery celebrates year of zero bycatch of protected species. Fishing industry body Seafood New Zealand says its is delighted that fishers working in Aotearoa’s jack mackerel 7 fishery […]
MSC launches global initiative to accelerate sustainability in fisheries. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched a new initiative aimed at accelerating progress in sustainable fishing practices worldwide. Over 500 fisheries have […]
Fraserburgh fishing boat sinks; 6 crew rescued. Six crew members were safely rescued after their Fraserburgh-registered fishing vessel, Odyssey, sank in the North Sea. The distress call was received by […]
EU requests arbitration over the UK sandeel fishing ban. The EU has decided to request the establishment of an arbitration tribunal under the dispute settlement mechanism of the EU–UK Trade […]
Visit of MEP Isabelle Le Callennec to Zunibal. Zunibal, a leader in technological innovation for the maritime and fishing sectors, welcomed MEP Isabelle Le Callennec. This visit highlights the fundamental […]
Former First Minister to lead Black Sea regeneration group. Former First Minister and University of Stirling Chancellor Jack McConnell is to lead an international group which aims to drive regeneration of […]
NE Atlantic coastal states reach agreement on key pelagic TACs. The delegations of the European Union, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and the United Kingdom (coastal states) reached an […]
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