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EC unveils catch proposals for 2019. The EC has outlined its proposal ahead of the December Fisheries Council where Member States agree next year’s fishing quotas. The European Commission proposes […]
There have been doubts thrown on mackerel catch cut advice. Following the news that the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) is advising a cut in the […]
Stronger government links called for with resurgence of whitefish stocks. Key whitefish stocks in Scotland’s waters have expanded dramatically over the past decade, according to a major new analysis. At […]
Marine Institute publishes Stock Book 2025: Insights reveal environmental change impacting Ireland’s fisheries. The Marine Institute has published The Stock Book 2025: Annual Review of Fish Stocks with Management Advice […]
Marine Institute expresses condolences on the passing of Dr Paul Connolly. The Marine Institute Board, management and staff offer their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dr Paul Connolly, […]
Madeira Partners with Technology Company Satlink to Digitally Monitor its Fishing Fleet Ahead of EU Deadlines Madeira becomes the first region in Portugal to anticipate the 2028 Electronic Monitoring requirements, […]
UK secures £840m in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026. Agreements between the UK, EU, Norway and other coastal states secure access to over 80 stocks for British fishing industry Deal brings total 2026 fishing opportunities to over […]
UK mackerel supplies under threat as new scientific advice recommends 70% cut to catch in Northeast Atlantic: MSC reactive comment. Erin Priddle, Director of Northern Europe at the Marine Stewardship […]
SFF Urges Pragmatism as ICES Cod Advice Risks Socio-Economic Damage In response to yesterday’s publication by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) of advice on cod […]
Marine Institute connects European Marine Leaders aboard RV Tom Crean for European Maritime Day 2025. The Marine Institute proudly provided a strong Irish presence at European Maritime Day (EMD) 2025, which […]
Accelerating climate action through marine spatial planning: the opportunity lies ahead. A new PML-led study identifies key enablers to implementing climate-smart Marine Spatial Planning. An international team of researchers and marine planning […]
Salmon farming ‘the future of Falkland Islands prosperity’. The Falkland Islands could become the newest frontier in salmon farming if a proposal currently before the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is approved. […]
EU fishing industry denounces NGO advice to stop buying mackerel fished by EU fleet. The EU fishing industry laments and criticizes this week’s ill-informed decision by several fish consumption guides in […]
Scottish fishermen criticise downgrade in mackerel rating. The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has criticised the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) for downgrading its rating for north-east Atlantic Mackerel in its […]
Marine Institute launches Annual Impact Report 2024. The Marine Institute has launched its Annual Impact Report 2024, reflecting on the remarkable achievements of the organisation over the past year. The report […]
Marine Institute 2024 Stock Book: Supporting Sustainable Fisheries. The Marine Institute’s 2024 edition of its renowned Stock Book is available online from the Marine Institute website . This annual publication provides impartial, science-based […]
EU requests arbitration over the UK sandeel fishing ban. The EU has decided to request the establishment of an arbitration tribunal under the dispute settlement mechanism of the EU–UK Trade […]
NE Atlantic coastal states reach agreement on key pelagic TACs. The delegations of the European Union, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and the United Kingdom (coastal states) reached an […]
Fisheries Management Plan measures move forward. New legislation implementing a range of short-term management measures for certain species of fish has been introduced to Parliament. These new arrangements have been […]
Claw band that cracked open the lobster market wins at MSC UK Awards 2024. The forward-thinking initiative of a Jersey lobster fisherman and a collaborative group of Cornish sardine fishers […]
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