MMO will continue to support fishers in the roll-out of I-VMS. MMO says it is aware of statements and communications circulating across social media and in industry press regarding the […]
New UK small-scale tuna fishery trial. For 2023 the UK has 65 tonnes of bluefin tuna quota, an increase on the quota in 2021 and 2022. The UK will use […]
Scots pelagic fishers welcome herring stock status. The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group says the robust state of the North Sea herring stock has been confirmed with the latest scientific advice […]
United call for rejection of unrealistic legislation that endangers farmers and fishers in the EU. As part of its Biodiversity strategy, the European Commission proposed last year its flagship Nature […]
Call for help to monitor UK’s smallest population of bottlenose dolphins. Researchers are calling for sailors, nature watchers, fishers and other boat operators to help them monitor the UK’s smallest […]
European Parliament’s delegation to assess impact of Brexit on Irish fishers. The impact of Brexit and the disruption caused both to quota access and supply chains will be the focus […]
MEPs ask for fishers to be more involved in fisheries management. The European Parliament has asked the Commission to put forward a voluntary regulatory framework at EU level to include […]
Australian and UK fishermen awarded MSC Ocean Stewardship Fund research grant in sustainable fishery exchange. Australian fishermen will travel to the UK to learn from Cornish sardine fishermen on how […]
European demersal fishers protest against EC ban proposal. During the past week, fishers across Europe protested against the EU policies that are putting the future of the sector at risk. […]
New Seafarers Advice and Information Line (SAIL) manager reaches out to local shellfishers. The Seafarers Advice and Information Line (SAIL), the specialist Citizens Advice service for seafarers, is reaching out […]
European demersal fishers say EU plan will devastate communities. After months of delays, the European Commission has unveiled its ‘EU Action Plan: Protecting and restoring marine ecosystems for sustainable and […]
Disturbances in the market of fisheries and aquaculture products due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Introduction On 24 February 2022, following a large-scale military build-up, Russia launched an invasion […]
Ørsted establishes long-term action plan to tackle UK marine litter. Ørsted has made a long-term commitment to help tackle the amount of marine litter in our seas. Working closely with […]
Measures to support small scale EU fishers. In a report approved by 408 for, 66 against and 44 abstentions, MEPs has put forward a series of measures to support small-scale […]
NZ plea to recreational fishers to take ‘only what you need’ New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is encouraging recreational fishers to follow the fishing rules this summer and […]
Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has welcomed the agreement between the EU and UK on fishing opportunities for shared fish stocks for 2023. Minister McConalogue […]
Working principles announced for UK Gear Forum. Mike Montgomery chairs forum focusing on selective gear innovations to support sustainable fishing. Agreed working principles for the UK Gear Forum have been […]
Fisheries MEPs suggest to shorten the chain-supply to help small-scale fishers. Increase small-scale fishers’ income, renew its fleet through EU funds and improve attractiveness of the profession are among the […]
UK marine scientists discover electrifying way to protect endangered sharks. British scientists have invented an electrifying new gadget that could help save the world’s endangered sharks and rays. Called SharkGuard, […]
European Commission mustn’t endanger fishers’ livelihood. The EPP Group heavily criticises the European Commission’s plan to close 87 fishing areas to all bottom fishing gears below 400 metres from 9 October […]