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RODA statement on the Gulf of Maine wind energy auction. Yesterday BOEM auctioned off over 850,000 acres of the environmentally and economically important Gulf of Maine, in the largest U.S. offshore […]
EU fishing capacity rules no barrier to decarbonising industry, despite industry claims. New report debunks fishing industry arguments against decarbonisation. A new report from ClientEarth reveals that limits on vessel weight and power under […]
Agreement reached on 2025 fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea. The Council of the European Union has reached a political agreement on the fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for […]
Fish landings in Scotland in September 2024. 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 […]
ISSF outlines priorities for Atlantic Ocean tuna fisheries. The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) is responsible for the conservation and management of tunas, sharks, and other highly migratory species in the Atlantic Ocean. At […]
‘Helpful insight’ into issues of static fishing gear and safety tips. Hazards relating to poorly marked equipment, and consideration of how these can be avoided, feature in a new report […]
Bulgaria and Romania endorse EU Mission Ocean and Waters Charter. Two additional countries – Bulgaria and Romania – as well as some of their key regional and local stakeholders endorsed […]
Carsoe announces opening of new service centre in Tromsø. Carsoe is excited to announce the opening of a new Service Centre located at Tromsø Port. The service centre is close […]
EFCA adopts its work programme for 2025. The European Fisheries Control Agency held its 43rd Administrative Board meeting in Vigo recently. The Board members have adopted the Single Programming Document […]
Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Ocean Maid on Cairnbulg Point, Aberdeenshire, Scotland on 24 October 2022: MAIB Report. Report on the investigation of grounding and subsequent loss of […]
Fisheries Management Plan measures move forward. New legislation implementing a range of short-term management measures for certain species of fish has been introduced to Parliament. These new arrangements have been […]
Migrant fishing workers require urgent attention, say labour exploitation experts. Publishing a new briefing, Focus on Labour Exploitation is taking steps to highlight the underbelly of exploitation in the fishing […]
Scottish autumn mackerel fishery now underway. The traditional end-of-the-year autumn mackerel fishery is now underway with Scottish boats reporting good marks of fish on grounds to the east of Shetland. […]
ICFA urges collaboration between fisheries and conservation. As the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) gets underway, the International Coalition of Fisheries Associations […]
New research visualises how fishing communities can change fishing habits to adapt to climate change. In a massive research project spanning five years and stretching the length of the Northeast […]
Hull-Based Fishing Company Marks 40 Years of Feeding The World North Atlantic Fishing Company celebrated its 40th anniversary with a two-day event in Hull last month, showcasing its commitment to sustainable […]
SFPA Emphasise Seafood Safety & Trade Verification Role & Sea-Fisheries Control Activities In 2023 Annual Report 2,222 Fishing Vessel Inspections, 85 Casefiles opened. 1,343 Food Safety Official Controls carried out; […]
Claw band that cracked open the lobster market wins at MSC UK Awards 2024. The forward-thinking initiative of a Jersey lobster fisherman and a collaborative group of Cornish sardine fishers […]
Green Marine Europe, the environmental programme gains impact. Green Marine Europe (GME), an environmental certification programme dedicated to the maritime industry, unveiled its 5th annual performance report, following a half-day […]
World Sustainability Foundation reveals alarming impact of ship-whale collisions. The World Sustainability Foundation today presents the results of a major study conducted by biologist Federica Azzali and supported by the Palermo-based logistics […]
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