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Brixham’s fishing industry anchors the English riviera’s coastal identity. Perched on the southern edge of Devon, Brixham may look like a postcard-perfect fishing town, but behind the charm lies a […]
HIE and SAMS join forces to enhance marine science sector Two organisations have teamed up to strengthen Scotland’s status as a major player in the global marine science sector. Highlands […]
EU invests €116 million in 13 projects to restore ocean and waters. A new wave of projects has secured funding under the latest EU Mission Ocean and Waters calls. With […]
Fishing master pleads guilty to fishing without a valid sea-fishing licence. A fishing vessel owner and master of the fishing vessel ‘Evan Martin’ was convicted and fined €1,500 at Tralee District […]
New digital hub becomes focal point for EU Social Dialogue in fisheries. The EU Social Partners in the fisheries sector have launched a new digital hub, a one-stop platform to […]
European Sea Bass Fishery in the Irish EEZ: SFPA publishes updated Fisheries Information Notice. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published an updated Fishery Information Notice (FIN) titled ‘European Sea Bass Fishery […]
Europeche calls on the European Commission to address escalating marine spatial squeeze. Europeche, the voice of Europe’s fishing industry, welcomes the Implementation Dialogue on the Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) Directive, […]
Outdated. Dirty. Low-tech? New research challenges UK perceptions of the fishing industry. North Atlantic Fishing Company (NAFCO) has unveiled new research revealing that over three-quarters (76%) of the British public have […]
Master of French fishing vessel charged with sea-fisheries offences. The master of a French registered sea-fishing vessel, ‘Sister Clare’, has been sent forward for trial in the Circuit Court for […]
Satlink’s Project ReCon to recondition fishing devices reaches the Caribbean and broadens its footprint across Eastern Africa. Now active in over 20 countries and territories across all tropical tuna oceans, […]
Europêche supports UNOC3 Declaration to boost multilateral ocean and fisheries governance. Europêche, the leading representative body for the European fishing sector, warmly welcomes the adoption of the UNOC3 Political Declaration[1], […]
EU General Court ruling disregards scientific and technical realities of bottom fisheries. The European Bottom Fishing Alliance (EBFA) expresses its disappointment following the ruling by the General Court of the […]
New reports highlight vital role of Ireland’s main fishing ports. Ireland’s main fishing ports continue to support jobs, businesses, and rural communities but face growing challenges. This is according to new […]
EU Ocean Pact: A blueprint for the future of bottom fisheries. The European Commission has unveiled the EU Ocean Pact as a first step toward better alignment of marine policy with […]
EU Ocean Pact charts a new course for fisheries. The European Commission has presented the EU Ocean Pact, a strategic initiative that marks the start of a new framework for […]
Fishing master pleads guilty to under-recording of fish catches. The Master of fishing vessel ‘Rose of Sharon II’, David Sharkey, with an address in Co. Louth, pleaded guilty to an offence […]
PM urged to meet fishermen he insulted and patronised after EU trade deal. The Prime Minister owes an explanation to the fishermen he insulted and patronised by describing the UK-EU trade […]
Europêche welcomes Latvian North Atlantic Fisheries Association as new member. Europêche is pleased to announce that the Latvian North Atlantic Fisheries Association (Latvijas Ziemeļatlantijas Zvejas asociācija) has officially joined as […]
Spaniards want small-scale fishers to have more access to fishing, poll reveals. As Spain prepares to launch public consultation on fishing quota allocation, Oceana calls for overhaul of current system Small-scale […]
UK-EU Summit: Fisheries APPG to meet to scrutinise fisheries and related deals. The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fisheries will meet today 20 May, to scrutinise all aspects of […]
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