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Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority publish key statistics 2023. 44,396 Vessel landings in Ireland – 95% by Irish vessels. 244,989 tonnes of fish landed in Ireland. €395,985,405 value of fish Landed in […]
Scottish economic link boosts local landings. The Scottish Government has strengthened the economic link licence condition so that it delivers more benefits to Scotland and its fisheries-dependent areas. The licence […]
Snapshot of the large-scale tropical tuna purse seine fishing fleets. The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has updated its Snapshot of Large-Scale Tuna Purse Seine Fishing Fleets report for June 2024. The report […]
World first for newly certified tuna fishery. A component of the South African albacore tuna fishery, represented by ICV Africa, has achieved MSC certification, becoming the first fishery to do […]
Driving innovation and sustainability in the blue economy. The first of a series of features by Fish Focus, starting with our spotlight on Iceland. We will be posting an article every […]
Illegal fishing vessels seized in Australia. The Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) can confirm the successful interception of four illegal Indonesian fishing vessels near […]
MMO scheme to make best use of over 10m quota. There is anticipated to be excess quota in the non-sector over 10 metre quota pool. In order to make the […]
Time to visit the trawler! The first of a series of features by Fish Focus, starting with our spotlight on Iceland. We will be posting an article every day, covering this […]
Inland Fisheries Ireland records first tagging of Atlantic bluefin tuna for 2024 Inland Fisheries Ireland has recorded the capture and tagging of the first Atlantic bluefin tuna of 2024. The […]
SFPA Publishes Updated Fisheries Information Notice on the Marking and Identification of Fishing Vessels & Fishing Gear. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published an updated Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) […]
Conservation groups sue U.S. agencies over failure to enforce seafood import bans under MMPA. Conservation and animal protection groups sued several federal officials and departments in the US Court of International […]
Pioneering sustainable seafood practices. The first of a series of features by Fish Focus, starting with our spotlight on Iceland. We will be posting an article every day, covering this […]
Canada announces more fisheries support funding The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are announcing more than $350,000 in funding for 3 projects in the Magdalen Islands that […]
The Cod Wars: Iceland and the UK’s historic battle over fishing rights. The first of a series of features by Fish Focus, starting with our spotlight on Iceland. We will […]
Lobstermen stall devastating new catch limits. NEFSA applauds addendum 27 Delay. The New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association (NEFSA) is praising federal regulators for delaying new regulations that threaten the future […]
Ecology Action Centre report shows potential returns of over $2.5 million for century-old fishery adapting to climate change. A report from the Ecology Action Centre finds that Nova Scotia’s commercial […]
Fiji and Japan strengthen fisheries sector with new development assistance project. Technical skills in the fisheries sector are expected to be enhanced in Fiji after the Ministry of Fisheries and […]
ISSF urges several actions for the IATTC ahead of annual meeting. Eastern Pacific Ocean fisheries managers must continue to strengthen compliance processes and expand vessel monitoring. By Holly Koehler IATTC Can […]
IPNLF strengthens its global one-by-one supply chain business network with three new members in key geographies. The International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF) is excited to announce that they have […]
Clyde herring TAC recommendation made. The Clyde herring fishery has been recommended for a 583 tonnes TAC, which is a rollover from the 2023 catch advice. A statement from the […]
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