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Ava Ocean appoints Torstein Heggstad as new MD of Fisheries. Ava Ocean has appointed Torstein Heggstad as its Managing Director for Fisheries, expanding the management team and bringing extensive experience […]
Seafood report shows UK import and export levels on the rise. Catch to plate analysis of nation’s industry released by Seafish. Seafish has published the UK’s only annual report which offers an analysis of […]
Applications now open for the 2026 Molly Spooner Studentship. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Molly Spooner Studentship, a unique opportunity […]
Fish merchants provide panto joy for children’s charity – oh yes they do! Generous Grimsby fish merchants are providing the gift of laughter this Christmas. Panto joy for children’s charity […]
Good abundance of mackerel for Scottish fishery this Autumn. The end-of-year Scottish mackerel fishery is progressing well with boats finding an abundance of fish that are well spread over a […]
NECCTON: A Franco-British partnership anchoring Europe’s ocean leadership. Horizon Europe project NECCTON, for which Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is project managing, was presented at the high-level RISE FR-UK (Research and Innovation […]
Global food security and species survival at risk from accelerating ice loss, says major new report. The ‘2025 State of the Cryosphere Report’ has been published with expert input from […]
King scallop closure 2026 & 2027. Fishers are being asked to respond to the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) consultation on proposals to close UK waters of ICES areas 7d & 7e […]
Swimming lessons secured for next school year thanks to Bakkafrost Scotland. A rural school will be able to provide its pupils with swimming lessons thanks to Bakkafrost Scotland’s Community Fund. […]
Salmon sales rise in UK to £1.5 billion as demand grows. Salmon is the UK’s favourite fish, with new figures revealing sales have soared to £1.5 billion amid rising demand. Sales […]
Warm smoked mackerel pasta with caraway & horseradish beetroot. Another dish packed full of omega 3 and easily assembled. Recipe courtesy CJ Jackson, Great British Seafood Revival – merlinunwin Prep and cooking […]
GFCM countries adopt new measures for the sustainability of aquatic foods and welcome Ukraine as a new member. Twenty-two countries and the European Union advanced their commitment to sustainable fisheries and […]
LAXEY completes first harvest – milestone delivered on schedule. LAXEY has successfully completed its first harvest at the company’s land-based grow-out facility in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland. The milestone marks the completion […]
Don’t be caught out – Fish, Trace, Ship. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is advising the UK seafood industry to urgently check out the EU’s expanded definition of processing to […]
SFPA emphasises seafood safety, trade verification role and sea-fisheries control activities in 2024 Annual Report. 2,276 Fishing Vessel Inspections, 108 Casefiles opened. 2,593 Food Safety Official Controls carried out: 56 […]
KIMO and the North Sea Commission call for ambitious action against PFAS pollution in the marine environment. KIMO and the North Sea Commission (NSC) have issued a powerful joint statement […]
Fish cakes with pickled ribbon salad. These little fish cakes are so simple to make and any tinned fish: sardines, pilchards, tuna – whether bought in tomato or curry sauce […]
Record high harvest volume and positive cost development for SalMar. Record-high harvest volume in the quarter, reduced cost level and continued strong demand, sets the stage for improved performance going […]
Hefring Marine receives the Icelandic Innovation Award 2025. Hefring Marine has been awarded the Icelandic Innovation Award 2025 for the development and commercialisation of its intelligent marine assistance system, IMAS®, which […]
555 Amanda launches Content Creator Awards to harness the power of UGC content online. Inspired by the success of Destiny Harold, better known as @ChipShopDiva, the Merchant employee who brings […]
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