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New APPG Charts a Strategic Course for Fisheries in Parliament The new All Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries met for their inaugural meeting at 1 Parliament Street on Tuesday last […]
Representatives of Government and the UK Seafood sector attended the opening of Fastnet Fish £2.6M cold store upgrade project, which was match funded by DEFRAs UK Seafood Fund. Fastnet Fish managing director, Andrew Weightman, and the […]
85% of people in the UK want better protection for farmed fish. Compassion in World Farming and Eurogroup for Animals call for stronger fish welfare legislation as overwhelming majority backs better […]
Salmon stocks in England lowest on record. Atlantic salmon stocks in England have reached new lows according to a new report . According to the Atlantic Salmon Stock Assessment for 2024 from […]
Government to consult on five new Fisheries Management Plans. Consultations open for five new draft Fisheries Management Plans to secure the sustainability of UK fish stocks, giving industry and other […]
Landmark Project UK report showcases seven years of collaboration to improve sustainable fishing practices in UK seas. MSC certification status gained for North Sea plaice. North Sea lemon sole fishery […]
Northern Irish call for visa mechanism for fishing. The CEO of Northern Ireland Fish Producers Organisation, Harry Wick, has written to the Prime Minister and ministerial colleagues on the issue […]
UK Fisheries calls for fair settlement for distant water opportunities. UK distant water operator UK Fisheries Ltd has renewed its call for ‘fair settlement’ from the UK Government to support […]
Falmouth hosts first UK Bluefin Tuna Championship. The inaugural UK Bluefin Tuna Championship was held in Falmouth this weekend (September 28 & 29). The event was the first ever catch-and-release […]
Major mussel, herring and white fish fisheries awarded grants for MSC re-certification. Three British fisheries have been awarded a major boost to renew their Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. Shetland […]
Fleetwood seafood processing park proves its importance to industry figures. Employment and sustainability at the forefront for prominent facility. Leading figures from across the seafood industry have been shown first-hand […]
UK fisheries minister explores how Shetland salmon farming boosts local economy. New UK fisheries minister Daniel Zeichner saw up close how farm-raised salmon is boosting coastal communities during a visit […]
Clean Catch seeks partner for English bycatch monitoring trial As part of an expansion in scope, Clean Catch is seeking to partner up with a fishery in England to run […]
Ace Aquatec launches award-winning A-BIOMASS® camera system to Japanese market for the first time. After unveiling their A-Biomass® camera on the European stage last year, aquaculture technology specialists, Ace Aquatec, […]
End-of-life fishing and aquaculture gear surveys launched by Seafish. Field research will help inform future sustainable management for end-of-life gear in the UK. Seafish, the public body which supports the UK […]
Domestic fisheries policy sustainability and environment. At a swelteringly hot event in London on Thursday night, Secretary of State for the Environment, Steve Reed gave a speech setting out his priorities […]
Delivering against seven priorities to support a thriving UK seafood industry. Seafish reflects on progress and sets out plans for the year ahead. Seafish is reflecting on progress made by […]
Expectation versus reality: when the campaigning stops, the hard work needs to start. NFFO Chief Executive Mike Cohen makes some suggestions for the next government. We have now passed the […]
The Plymouth Fishing and Seafood Association is launching a new campaign to increase the profile and desirability of locally caught and landed species, providing a boost to the area’s fishing […]
Fisheries and Seafood Scheme closes for 2024. The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), administered by Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on behalf of Defra, delivers investments to safeguard the long-term sustainability, […]
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