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Concerns raised over impact on fish of new Hinkley Point C power station. The Devon & Severn Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority (D&S IFCA) has responded to EDF Consultation on […]
Spatial squeeze and future discards policy key strategic concerns for East of England FPO. Spatial squeeze and future discards policy are two of the uppermost strategic issues for the Eastern […]
Advisory Councils organise major event in Dublin Castle to celebrate 20 years in existence. The North Western Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC) and the Pelagic Advisory Council (PelAC) are proud to […]
Pacific Seafood releases seventh annual corporate social responsibility report ‘Beneath the Surface.’ Pacific Seafood, provider of the healthiest protein on the planet, released its seventh annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, ‘Beneath […]
Alaska Pollock Fishery forms new advocacy partnership. Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance aims to promote responsible fishery management. A coalition of fishery stakeholders has formed a new group – the Alaska […]
New study sheds light on women’s roles, challenges and opportunities in Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries. Women work just under a third of all fishing-related jobs in the Mediterranean and […]
New Chair appointed for ICES Science Committee. David Reid has been appointed as the next Chair of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) Science Committee. David […]
UK should be punished for sandeel closure, say Danish fishing groups. A grouping Danish fishing organisations says the sandeel closure in UK waters will have serious implications for its sector. […]
New CEO appointed by Peterhead Port Authority. Peterhead Port Authority has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer as it seeks to maximise opportunities in energy transition while continuing to serve […]
Investment by Shetland pelagic fleet nets environmental benefits. Investment in new vessels and the latest state-of-the-art fish handling technology has ensured that the Shetland pelagic fleet is at the forefront […]
The long running issues concerning the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s (NPWS) unilateral approach to designating Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs) in Ireland came to […]
Fisheries experts join forces as Fish Forum 2024 scales up science and innovation. More than 400 participants gathered this week in Antalya, Türkiye, with the common goal to scale up […]
Cefas and Pelagic freezer group sign MoU. Today’s fishing landscape requires close cooperation between commercial fishing industries and scientific organisations, as sharing data between the fishing sector and scientists is […]
Anti-salmon farming radio advertisement removed for false advertising. he BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) expresses gratitude to Pattison Media for taking swift action to stop airing a factually incorrect radio advertisement […]
Updated fisheries measures agreed for the North-East Atlantic. EU member states’ representatives greenlight an agreement reached between the Council’s and the Parliament’s negotiators on updated fisheries measures in the North-East Atlantic […]
Fatal fall overboard from the fishing vessel Eder Sands approximately 150 nautical miles west of Ireland: MAIB report. Report on the investigation of the fatal fall overboard from the fishing […]
Negotiation of EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement. In March 2013, negotiations for an EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) were launched, but there were put on hold in 2014 following the military […]
Funding to help save Scotland’s iconic wild salmon from further decline. The latest phase of a fund to help save Scotland’s iconic wild salmon by restoring habitats, providing protection from predators, […]
Inshore sector a key strength of Shetland fleet. A key strength of the Shetland fishing industry is the broad mix of boats working different fisheries – and no more so […]
Collaboration to achieve enhanced tuna stock assessments. EU tuna purse seine fleet representatives and scientists to continue collaboration to achieve enhanced tuna stock assessments. The Europêche Tuna Group organised on January […]
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