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Confrontation and Litigation: In an important and disturbing change, environmental NGOs have now apparently abandoned any pretence of working collaboratively with the fishing industry, writes the NFFO. With one or […]
EU funds innovative digital solutions for supporting small-scale fisheries in the Mediterranean, STARFISH 4.0 Small-scale fisheries (SSF) account for 50% of the global catch and 95% of the world’s fishers. […]
One third of freshwater fish threatened with extinction, new report warns. Latest count shows more fish species in rivers and lakes than oceans – but global populations are in freefall, […]
To address the challenge towards achieving a national baseline of intertidal seaweed resource distribution in Ireland, the Marine Institute and Enterprise Ireland have awarded Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research […]
One of the most comprehensive studies of wild Atlantic salmon genetics has begun in Scotland to gauge the impact of any interbreeding between wild and farm-raised salmon. The study has […]
One of the most comprehensive studies of wild Atlantic salmon genetics has begun in Scotland to gauge the impact of any interbreeding between wild and farm-raised salmon. The study has […]
STARFISH project gathers critical SSF data for the first time. CLS – the global leader in sustainable fisheries management – is working with partners APC and ECR on project STARFISH […]
Support reaffirmed for Canadian fisheries and aquaculture. The Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) met virtually recently to discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canada’s fisheries […]
Lionfish could disrupt Mediterranean ecosystem. An invasive species first identified in the Mediterranean Sea just eight years ago is likely to become a permanent feature of the region, a new […]
WWF reveals Emergency Recovery Plan to halt the catastrophic collapse of world’s freshwater biodiversity Urgent safeguards needed after 83% decline in freshwater species in last 50 years With biodiversity vanishing […]
Deadly sea worm discovered off Britain’s coastline. A worm that carries a potentially deadly brain toxin has been found living off Britain’s coast. Cephalothrix Simula, native to the north-west Pacific, […]
Smells like love…. to sea lampreys. Some people are drawn to cologne; others are attracted to perfume. When it comes to sea lampreys, however, spermine smells like love. In new […]
New contract extends fisheries partnership with the Angling Trust. The Angling Trust has been awarded a new contract to undertake essential angling services including tackling illegal angling and encouraging more […]
Fighting the weird and not so wonderful pests in Tauranga waters, New Zealand, where more than 40 marine pests have been identified, has become a focus for a team of […]
GES4SEAS delivers new tools to anticipate impacts of climate change and human activities on marine ecosystems. Following four years of research, the European project GES4SEAS has developed and validated tools […]
£2 million boost for Scotland’s wild salmon. Scotland’s salmon farmers are investing nearly £2 million to help protect wild salmon and restore rivers across the country. Almost £230,000 is being […]
Greek PhD research advances AI for marine biodiversity conservation. Research presented at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and published in Elsevier’s internationally recognised journal Ecological Informatics. A significant achievement for Greek […]
UK invited to compete in nationwide rock pooling challenge with prizes up for grabs. Communities across the UK are being invited to join in with a nationwide rock pooling competition […]
New fund opens to help halt Scotland’s wild salmon decline. A £230,000 conservation fund to repair Scotland’s rivers and help halt the sharp decline in wild salmon and sea trout […]
ASSG Conference 2025 – Scottish Cultivated Shellfish: Planning for the Future. Oban’s Corran Halls played host to the annual Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers Conference (ASSG) on October 1st and […]
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