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UK fishing industry to benefit from cutting-edge technology to help manage fish stocks. Use of cameras, gear sensors and GPS units will help improve the sustainability of UK fish stocks. First […]
Papua New Guinea rock lobster fishery achieves MSC certification. Papua New Guinea’s free diving rock lobster fishers harvest their catch by hand. Their traditional, selective technique has helped their fishery […]
Satlink Presents the First Edition of its Sustainability Report Strong Commitment to Ocean Knowledge for More Effective Resource Management Satlink, a leading company in the development of technological solutions for […]
Cabinet Secretary signs pledge to protect fishing SCOTLAND’S Rural Affairs Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, has signed a pledge to protect and support Scotland’s vital fishing industry and coastal communities. The commitment […]
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a new Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) which provides information to commercial fishing vessels on areas that are closed to fishing in the South […]
The newly reformed ‘Port of Brixham Trawler Event Association’ says that the famous event will go ahead in 2025. A statement from the Association said: “After months of negotiating with […]
Mairi Gougeon, the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, has pledged to work with the Scottish fishing industry to ensure the sector thrives into the future. Speaking at the opening […]
Industry body urges Scottish Government to ‘rebalance the green agenda’ SCOTLAND’S foremost fishermen’s body has challenged John Swinney, expected to become Scotland’s new First Minister, to “right the wrongs” of […]
Fishers to benefit from additional post-Brexit quota through two new trials. Trial in Cornwall makes 240 tonnes of quota available to fishers at lower-than-market rates, prioritising new and growing fishers […]
Wild Alaska Pollock annual gathering to explore evolving international marketplace. Registration now open for meeting focused on harvesting new opportunities for fish, global trade and partnerships with special speakers and […]
Hydrogen power: the future of fishing? New report compares alternative fuel sources for UK fleet. Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS) has unveiled its latest report taking a practical look at decarbonising […]
Report underlines crucial role of fishing to incoming First Minister. Industry body urges Scottish Government to ‘rebalance the green agenda’. Scotland’s foremost fishermen’s body has challenged John Swinney, Scotland’s new […]
First fishery achieves MSC certification for skipjack tuna from four oceans. The Asociación de Grandes Atuneros Congeladores (AGAC) has received Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for its skipjack tuna in […]
New Welsh fisheries minister meets fishermen The new Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies recently met with local fishers at Swansea Maritime Quarter. New Welsh […]
John Douglas “Doug” Dixon – Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers Statement on the Passing of John Douglas “Doug” Dixon The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) joins its […]
We must fight for our fair share of EU Fisheries Quotas as we have a travesty on our hands right now. Ireland must fight for its fair share of EU fisheries […]
Scottish crab and lobster management improvements from May. From 12th May 2024, selected interim measures will be implemented in Scotland including: prohibition on landing of egg-bearing crab and lobster into […]
SFF expresses hope for sensible fisheries management following governmental changes With the Bute House agreement between the SNP and the Scottish Greens having now been terminated and a new First […]
ISSF releases first-ever netting-free biodegradable FADs construction guide to help fishers build netting-free, biodegradable FADs for more sustainable tuna fishing. Fishers’ Manual Is Latest Effort in Organisation’s Work to Minimise […]
EFCA outlines activities over past year. During a recent meeting held in Vigo, EFCA Administrative Board adopted the Annual Report reflecting all the activities undertaken by the EFCA last year. […]
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