Fishing into the Future (FITF) has set out a series of guiding principles for effective collaboration between fishermen and policymakers. The fishermen-led charity launched their ‘Core Values for Working Together […]
NAPA’s renewed call for action amid critical coastal states negotiations. The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) has confirmed a two-year extension to its innovative Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs), emphasising […]
Unique New Zealand gear innovation project Throughout the year surface longline fishers are out on New Zealand waters chasing bigeye, yellowfin, bluefin tuna and other highly migratory species – and […]
Investment to boost Dhofar fishing ports The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) in Oman has launched a major project to establish two new fishing ports in Sadah […]
How small-scale fishers in Indonesia are revolutionising ice production and reducing their carbon footprint, using the sun’s power to produce ice. Celebrating a New Chapter in Kawa’s Fisheries Sector The […]
Fail to plan, plan to fail. NFFO Chief Executive Mike Cohen argues that we need a plan for our seas and a strategy for developing the fishing industry’s place in […]
More Pacific bluefin tuna to hit US market next year. Commercial Pacific bluefin tuna vessels in the United States can harvest almost 80 percent more fish in 2025–2026. The Inter-American Tropical […]
Government to consult on five new Fisheries Management Plans. Consultations open for five new draft Fisheries Management Plans to secure the sustainability of UK fish stocks, giving industry and other […]
Value of Icelandic Coastal Fisheries Was 5 Billion ISK Last Summer According to preliminary figures from the Directorate of Fisheries, the catch of coastal fishing boats in Iceland last summer […]
Landmark Project UK report showcases seven years of collaboration to improve sustainable fishing practices in UK seas. MSC certification status gained for North Sea plaice. North Sea lemon sole fishery […]
Foundering of the fishing vessel Argos Georgia approximately 190 nautical miles east of Port Stanley, Falkland Islands with the loss of 13 lives. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report. Urgent […]
Navigating innovation: D-ICE Engineering and BlueInvest. D-ICE Engineering, a French company, brings cutting-edge solutions to the maritime and offshore sectors. Their flagship product, OCEANiCS, is a disruptive navigation system designed […]
Pelagic Advisory Council (PelAC), sets out stall over 2025 fishing opportunities. The Pelagic Advisory Council has written to EC director general of fisheries over the recently announced proposals for fishing […]
First Minister pledges to work constructively with the Scottish Fishing Industry Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney has told the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) that the Scottish Government is committed to […]
Survey of demersal fisheries in Celtic Sea and Western Channel Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched an online survey to seek views on future management of demersal fisheries in Celtic […]
Northern Irish call for visa mechanism for fishing. The CEO of Northern Ireland Fish Producers Organisation, Harry Wick, has written to the Prime Minister and ministerial colleagues on the issue […]
EU Court annuls EU Fisheries agreement with Morocco. The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a ruling confirming the invalidity of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) […]
Leading scientists redefine ‘sustainability’ to save the ocean and feed a hungry and warming planet. Top ocean experts have published a report that redefines the concept of “sustainable fishing” and […]
Commission must deliver EU Fisheries Energy Transition Roadmap before year end – NGOs, artisanal fishers & scientists say. The European Commission must stick to its commitment to deliver a roadmap for the […]