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Ireland marine sector collaborates to celebrate European Maritime Day virtually with launch of Oceans of Learning series. Oceans of Learning Series to showcase and celebrate our seas online. In recognition […]
A Participatory Approach to Management in MPAs – Successfully involving the fishing sector and stakeholders in decision-making over the management of fisheries in marine protected areas (MPAs) is important to […]
30% of Scottish adults unaware of huge range of local seafood. More than two thirds of Scottish adults don’t know that hake is caught in local waters! The fish-and-chip nation […]
Climate Change Increases Fisheries Conflict Risk – A team of fisheries scientists and marine policy experts, led by a University of Rhode Island researcher, examined how climate change is affecting […]
Norwegian Seafood Exports Fall for the First Time in 18 Months – For the first time since September 2018, Norway has experienced a fall in seafood exports. In April, 183,000 […]
Scots fishers call for solution to French market ban. The Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association (SWFPA) is urging for a political solution to resolve the issue of French markets not […]
ICES signs agreement with EC. The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has signed an agreement with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment (DG Environment). With this, ICES […]
HMRC statistics show market flexibility by Scottish salmon farming. The latest export statistics published by HMRC show that the Scottish salmon farming sector reacted swiftly to the impact of coronavirus […]
Scottish Government outlines aquaculture sector support. Scottish Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has clarified the Scottish Government’s guidance and support for aquaculture businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. In a letter […]
Norwegian industry vows to keep seafood nation running amid corona-chaos. The Norwegian seafood industry remains committed to providing safe, sustainable and nutritious food during the ongoing Corona pandemic. Both wild […]
A new equilibrium. The tectonic plates of European and internal UK politics are shifting. One consequence of this is that fishing has been thrust into a political prominence not seen […]
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet with the Marine Institute during first official visit to Ireland. Dr Paul Connolly, CEO of the Marine Institute, Ireland’s state agency for marine research, […]
Illicit fisheries trade hurting nations who can afford it least. More than 8 million to 14 million tonnes of unreported fish catches are traded illicitly every year, costing the legitimate […]
A new network for Arctic researchers in Ireland. The Marine Institute in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade last week launched the Network of Arctic Researchers in Ireland […]
EC concern over bycatches of dolphins. EC Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius, has written to the Fisheries and Environment Ministers of 22 European Union Member States about the issue of incidental catches […]
ASC Shrimp Standard Recognised by Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative The ASC’s Shrimp Standard has been recognised by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI), a seafood certification industry benchmark. The GSSI […]
Profitable and sustainable future for UK fishing industry Flagship Fisheries Bill moves forward as the Lords Minister leads Second Reading in Parliament For the first time since 1973, UK to […]
FIP launched for longline tuna in Indonesia. Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has announced the official launch of an industry-led national-level fishery improvement project (FIP) covering longline tuna in Indonesia. The […]
SAIC strengthens scientific panel with five new appointments. The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has bolstered its Independent Scientific Panel (SISP) by recruiting five industry experts to join the board, […]
5 things you need to know about the Fisheries Bill. The Fisheries Bill introduced by the UK Government yesterday (29 January) is the first piece of primary fisheries legislation in […]
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