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Food exports to the EU drop by almost a quarter compared to pre-Brexit. Food exports to the EU have dropped by almost a quarter (23.4%) over the last five years […]
Capsize and foundering of the prawn trawler Odyssey in the North Sea, south-east of Peterhead, Scotland on 29th October 2024. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report on the investigation of […]
Four-party mackerel agreement sidelines EU, rewards overfishing and creates unlevel playing field. The EU fishing industry is deeply disappointed by the partial mackerel sharing arrangement agreed between the UK, Norway, […]
Festive cheer and furry friends bring joy to Surrey care home. The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society is celebrating the festive season at its Surrey-based care home, Belvedere House, with a lively calendar […]
ISSF welcomes new members to its board of directors and scientific advisory committee. Expanded scientific, economic, and industry expertise strengthens ISSF’s global efforts to advance sustainable tuna fisheries. The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation […]
Why Alaska pollock fits the low-carbon food moment. As conversations about climate change move from headlines to grocery carts, food choices are becoming one of the most tangible ways consumers […]
Bidfood announces Martin Eshelby as its first Culinary Director. Bidfood is delighted to announce the promotion of its long-standing and highly regarded Food Innovation Manager, Martin Eshelby, to the role […]
Scottish salmon accelerates entry into Korean market following UK–Korea free trade agreement. The market environment for Scottish salmon exports to South Korea is expected to improve significantly following the conclusion […]
Scotland’s rural Affairs Secretary welcomes Atlantic mackerel agreement. Welcoming the extended agreement from 3-4 between with the UK, the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Norway on measures to manage North-East Atlantic […]
New management plans to safeguard fisheries for the future. Five Fisheries Management Plans published to maintain or restore valuable fish stocks at or to sustainable levels Latest plans cover species […]
How bubbles may speed up CO2 uptake by the ocean. New study provides evidence that the ocean may have absorbed as much as 15% (0.3-0.4 Pg C yr-1) more CO2 […]
Red tape holding back UK’s £6bn seaweed opportunity. UK Seaweed Network says sector’s 9.5% annual growth could be ‘enormous’ for coastal communities. The UK could miss out on its share of […]
National Fish & Chip Awards shares details of marketing category finalists. An influential group of chippies have made a big impression in the Marketing Initiative of the Year category at […]
New mackerel deal falls short, say Scottish fishermen. Scotland’s pelagic fishermen have given a pointed response to news of an extended sharing agreement for the Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock coupled […]
GSSI’s continued recognition of MSC. The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) is pleased to announce the continued recognition of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) programme following the successful completion of […]
Festive Christmas dinner: Only ‘good fish’ on the table. GEOMAR, environmental organisations and consumer advice centres update their joint list of ‘good fish’ for conscious purchasing of sea fish. For […]
Following ocean currents to predict and prevent seabird deaths. A new study seeks to support conservation and management strategies by identifying zones of overlap between fishing and bird activity. Every […]
Scottish salmon sector welcomes South Korea free trade deal. Salmon farmers are poised to take advantage of a new free trade deal between the UK and South Korea, which is […]
Fish landings in Scotland in November 2025. A note by Tony Mackay, economist tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have just published their monthly fish landings statistics for the […]
£1.4m grant for ground-breaking University of Stirling salmon health study. A major new University of Stirling led study aiming to address one of the biggest issues in UK aquaculture has […]
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