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EC report on fisheries technical measures. The European Commission published a report on the implementation of technical measures to protect fisheries resources and marine ecosystems. Technical measures ensure the sustainable management of fisheries […]
Cornish fishers call for ‘ecosystem approach’ to pollack management. The decision to cut the TAC for pollack in Area 7 by 87% is causing extreme distress in the fishing communities […]
Pollack fishers Compensation Scheme Announced. Fishers most impacted by restrictions placed on the catching of pollack will be able to take advantage of a new compensation scheme. The scheme, announced […]
‘Cod-gratulations’ are in order as National Fish and Chip Awards names its winners. The best fish and chip shops have been honoured yesterday at the esteemed National Fish and Chip […]
New measures to help fishermen affected by restrictions to pollack fishing for 2024 have been announced by the UK government. Hand-and-pole line fishermen of under-10m vessels, which includes some of […]
Quality and sustainability at heart of Pelagia Shetland operation. Quality is close to the heart of John Angus, Senior Sales Manager at Pelagia Shetland Ltd, and this dedication by him […]
Marine Institute welcomes appointment of Dr Rick Officer as new CEO. Dr Rick Officer has been appointed as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Marine Institute, Ireland’s state agency […]
Study furthers aim of offering new insights into pollack populations. Friday’s announcement of new management measures on pollack fishing highlights the urgent need for more data, say scientists and anglers studying […]
Marine Institute’s Fish Stock Book 2023 released. The Marine Institute has published the 2023 edition of the Stock Book. This detailed annual publication provides the latest impartial scientific advice to […]
Outcome of the 2023 annual meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission. The annual meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) took place between 14-17 November 2023 in London, […]
Agreement on mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring TACs for 2024. The delegations of the European Union, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Norway and the United Kingdom reached an agreement […]
Dr. Colm Lordan has been officially announced as the incoming Chair of the Advisory Committee (ACOM) at the 111th ICES Council meeting (International Council for Exploration of the Sea). The ICES advisory committee […]
Atlanto-Scandian herring stock driven to critical levels as catches face steep cut of 44%, as pelagics stock advice released. Governments are sleepwalking into a potential repeat of the 1960s herring […]
Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr Charlie McConalogue, has announced the outcome of the limited review of the 2012 Herring Management Policy in relation to the Herring […]
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 […]
Massive Cuts in Baltic Herring Advised Scientific Advice states that Baltic Sea herring stocks are below safe levels. NGOs: “stop while there is still time” The International Council for the […]
SFPA publishes new fisheries information notice on spurdog regulations for Irish vessels operating in north western waters. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) announces the publication of a new Fisheries Information […]
SFPA Updates Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) on Fishery Measures for Crawfish for Irish Fishing Vessels The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) published an updated Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) on the 24th […]
Poole Harbour oil spill could have serious consequences for threatened migratory fish, say GWCT experts. UK wide conservation organisation the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), has highlighted it’s serious […]
Nations must act decisively at critical moment for North East Atlantic mackerel The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is calling on Coastal States that harvest North East Atlantic (NEA) mackerel to […]
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