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SFPA publish new online guidance on codes, conversion factors & minimum conservation reference sizes. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new series of […]
Prohibition of cross-border fishing in Norway. From 1 January 2024, fishing across the outer limits of Norway’s economic zone, the fisheries zone around Jan Mayen and the fisheries protection zone […]
Overfished declaration for Quillback Rockfish off California. NOAA Fisheries has declared quillback rockfish off the coast of California overfished. This declaration prompts development of a rebuilding plan likely to curtail […]
Management plan to promote recovery of European eel population in the Mediterranean. The future of the European eel (Anguilla anguilla), an iconic fish species, also much appreciated in Mediterranean cuisine, […]
Charting a new era for UK crab and lobster fisheries. Filling the Gap: Researchers & fishermen work together to improve knowledge of crab and lobster fisheries and help chart new […]
Do YOU have the courage to learn what it takes to survive? – 2024 Man Overboard Challenge from BIM & RNLI. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Irelands Seafood Development Agency has […]
Brunvoll to supply equipment for new Quantus. Brunvoll has recently signed a contract with Westcon Yards for the delivery of a wide array of products to the new fishing vessel […]
UK reaches deal for continued access to fish in Norwegian waters for 2024. UK fishermen will benefit from continued access to Norwegian North Sea waters to fish for stocks such as […]
EU agrees on fishing opportunities for 2024. The European Council has agreed on fishing opportunities for 2024 for the fish stocks managed by the EU in the Atlantic, Kattegat and Skagerrak. […]
EU agrees fishing opportunities for Mediterranean and Black Sea. For the western Mediterranean, the Ministers agreed to continue the implementation of the EU multiannual management plan (MAP) for demersal stocks, adopted in […]
New EU project aims to reduce bycatch in fishing. Every year, around 70,000 turtles and 200,000 seabirds die as a result of being caught as bycatch in EU fishing fleets. Bycatch […]
Post Brexit freedoms to deliver more support for UK sustainable fishing. Fisheries Management Plans will help deliver a thriving fishing industry and healthy marine environment Final plans are the result […]
Long-standing Vice-Chairman stands down at SPFA. A new Vice-Chairman has been appointed by the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA), after David Hutchison, skipper of the Charisma (LK 362), stood down […]
New €5.2 million coast guard station in Co. Waterford. Ireland’s Minister of State with responsibility for the Irish Coast Guard, Jack Chambers TD, officially opened the newly constructed Coast Guard […]
Mackerel boost for Irish fleet. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has successfully secured an increased Mackerel quota share for the Irish fleet. Following intensive engagement […]
Project Recon Celebrates its first anniversary with over 100 fishing vessels and 22 companies on board. Satlink launched Project ReCon in December 2022 to reuse recovered echosounder buoys used in […]
SeaFit shortlisted for 2024 HSJ Partnership Awards. The Fishermen’s Mission and Seafarers Hospital Society are delighted to announce that their SeaFit initiative has been shortlisted for the ‘Most Impactful Partnership […]
Have your say on catch limits for Aotearoa’s fisheries. Fisheries New Zealand (FNZ) is asking for feedback on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of […]
Scottish pelagic data collection scheme paves way for a sustainable future. Dr Steven Mackinson, the Chief Scientific Officer of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA), says the collaborative approach now […]
SFPA update online guidance relating to IUU (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated) Fishing requirements and obligations by industry. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has advised that it has updated its online […]
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