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North Sea cod cut will choke other fish quotas. European fishing industry representative body Europêche says the introduction of the EU landing obligation is more complex than politicians have foreseen […]
UK industry reeling after North Sea cod cut proposal. North Sea cod is in line for a significant quota cut next year, with the International Council for the Exploration of […]
Ocean Climate research survey underway on RV Celtic Explorer. The Marine Institute’s annual ocean climate research survey is underway on the RV Celtic Explorer and will culminate when the ship […]
New Seafish regional manager. Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, is delighted to welcome a new member to its regional team. Dr Annika Clements joins […]
Marine Institute hosts international fisheries Working Group. The Marine Institute hosted a consortium of experts and scientists for the annual International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) Working […]
New discoveries in deep sea coral habitats shown by NOAA Fisheries (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) of the USA with their recently released the Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program […]
EU Fish Council to decide 2019 quotas gets underway today. EU Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Karmenu Vella will present the Commission’s proposals for 2019 fishing opportunities for […]
Marine Institute marks 70 years of global impact at Newport Research Facility. The Marine Institute is celebrating seven decades of its Newport Research Facility in Burrishoole, Co. Mayo, one of […]
UK mackerel industry criticises MCS rating. The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) – which represents mackerel fishers and processors – has criticised the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) for failing to […]
Waitrose becomes first UK supermarket to suspend mackerel sourcing over sustainability concerns. Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to suspend mackerel sourcing, taking a decisive stand against overfishing to […]
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 […]
Scottish industry leaders warn of “very challenging” year ahead as 2026 fishing quotas confirmed. Scotland’s fishing industry is bracing for a difficult year in 2026 as the outcomes of international […]
Half of UK’s top ten fish stocks in peril as government ignores the science. New Oceana UK report shows half of UK’s top ten fish stocks are critically low, being […]
Fishermen put pressure on governments over cod advice. Shetland Fishermen’s Association is lobbying the UK and Scottish Governments over next year’s cod quotas in order to prevent the local whitefish […]
New ICES cod advice highlights flaws in the system. New advice from ICES for a zero TAC in the iconic North Sea cod fishery is bound to capture headlines, but behind […]
Scottish mackerel fishermen slam catch advice for 2026. Scotland’s pelagic fishermen have reacted angrily and with incredulity to catch advice for mackerel published by the International Council for the Exploration […]
Mackerel quota cut would have devastating impact on processing sector. The advice published by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) recommending a 70% cut in the […]
FASFA reassures the nation: Fish & chips are here to stay. Following a series of alarming headlines over the weekend suggesting that the UK could “run out of fish & […]
Shetland fishermen propose cod stock stability measures in response to ‘fleet ending’ zero catch advice. Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) has proposed maintaining the 2026 Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for Northern […]
Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association reacts to ICES cod advice. Reacting to advice published by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) recommending a “zero catch” for Northern […]
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