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Corrections to UK Sea Fisheries Statistics The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published corrections to the UK Sea Fisheries Statistics. This follows an investigation into the fisheries landing data MMO […]
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 […]
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 […]
Low impact fishers criticise Baltic Sea proposals. “Incomprehensible and not fit for purpose” is how the Low Impact Fishers of Europe group (LIFE) describes the EC’s proposal on Baltic Sea […]
Scots pelagic fishers committed to reducing carbon emissions. In this article, Ian Gatt CBE, chief executive Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, outlines some of the work by the Scottish pelagic industry […]
Cornish fishers travel to Cyprus to share ‘hope spots and bright spots’ for small-scale fisheries Two fishers involved in Clean Catch, a UK Government-funded programme championing collaboration to mitigate bycatch […]
Irish call for fishers and processors to utilise investment schemes. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D has called on fishers and seafood processors to directly […]
Maritime charities help ensure better working lives at sea for seafarers and fishers. Grant funding from The Seafarers’ Charity enables Stella Maris to help achieve better and safer working lives at […]
Scottish fishers successfully trial innovative fishing gear to prevent whale entanglement in ropes. Minke whale entanglements could reduce by 80% says study A breakthrough collaborative project with creel fishers has successfully […]
‘Pride in the Seas’ initiative showcases commitment of Scots fishers to a sustainable future. The ‘Pride in the Seas’ exhibition initiative by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) is forming an […]
New coalition demands Taiwan & Indonesia protect fishers in major migration. The historic new coalition of unions and civil society organisations launches to demand Indonesian and Taiwanese authorities protect Indonesian […]
Cornish fishers to benefit from extra post-Brexit fishing quota. Fishermen in Cornwall are set to be the first to benefit from extra post-Brexit fishing quota as part of new trial […]
Safety support for fishers after deaths from dredge gear lifting equipment. Surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will be supporting fishing crews to stay safe at work after […]
UK fishing industry to benefit from cutting-edge technology to help manage fish stocks. Use of cameras, gear sensors and GPS units will help improve the sustainability of UK fish stocks. First […]
Fishers to benefit from additional post-Brexit quota through two new trials. Trial in Cornwall makes 240 tonnes of quota available to fishers at lower-than-market rates, prioritising new and growing fishers […]
Cornish fishers call for ‘ecosystem approach’ to pollack management. The decision to cut the TAC for pollack in Area 7 by 87% is causing extreme distress in the fishing communities […]
Pollack fishers Compensation Scheme Announced. Fishers most impacted by restrictions placed on the catching of pollack will be able to take advantage of a new compensation scheme. The scheme, announced […]
Migrant Fishers Union and allies outraged by seafood industry’s ‘tone-deaf’ admission that isolation is deliberate. Seafood industry rep tells migrant fishers experiencing forced labour and horrific work conditions that being […]
Whilst the Scottish Government has shelved its controversial Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA) plan following protests from the fishing sector and others, there is still concern in Scottish coastal communities […]
£6 million fund to support UK fishing industry reopens for 2024. Highly popular Fisheries and Seafood scheme (FaSS) re-opens for 2024 Around £6 million in funding will help to support […]
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