How new UK visa rules could reshape the seafood industry. The UK seafood industry is set to endure further choppy waters. New visa restrictions on migrant labour, announced by the government, […]
Jimmy Buchan awarded Freedom of the City of London in honour of lifetime contribution to the seafood industry. Jimmy Buchan, a respected leader and lifelong advocate for the UK seafood sector, […]
Alaska Senators and NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator to speak with industry at annual Wild Alaska Pollock meeting. Last Chance to Register for the Pivotal Event in Seattle on September 18th. […]
Ashley Mullenger, Digital Comms Support UK Women in Fisheries & independent fisherman. Welcome to Fish Focus spotlight on Women in Seafood, Issue 3. Follow us as we celebrate the amazing women at […]
How fishmongers are helping the UK public embrace seafood Seafish’s latest Seafood for Life story tells of a sense of optimism in independent food shops. “It’s a good time to […]
New study to shine a light on value of Welsh fishing industry. Participants encouraged to share their perspectives on how fishing affects lives and local areas. Whether you’re a fisherman, fishmonger […]
ISSF releases 2025 snapshot of large-scale tropical tuna purse seine fishing fleets. Report Shows 3.8% Growth in Vessel Numbers with Minimal Capacity Increase; 74% of Vessels Listed on ISSF ProActive Vessel […]
A look at the rise of sustainable fishing in recent years. Over the past decade, sustainable fishing has shifted from being a niche novelty to an expected quality of mainstream […]
UK fish consumption trends. Read Fish Focus’ latest publication focusing on seafood processing. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist Fish consumption in the UK has fallen in recent years and that […]
New ‘Mackerel Industry Briefing Document’ from SPSG. The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) has produced a new ‘Mackerel Briefing Document’ for stakeholders outlining the current facts behind the ongoing failure to […]
Joint Statement on UK Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund – APPG on Fisheries and APPG for Shellfish Aquaculture. On 19 May, the UK Government announced a new twelve-year £360 million Fishing […]
Only four of the largest 30 tuna fishing companies disclose catch data, exposing investors to supply chain risk. Planet Tracker has traced 2,153 fishing vessels to the world’s largest tuna […]
Seattle’s Alaska pollock industry unites for inaugural ‘Net Recycling Day’. Over 150 volunteers from Seattle’s Alaska pollock fleet transform end-of-life fishing gear during recycling event at Terminal 91. In a powerful […]
Major UK supermarkets selling sea bass and sea bream linked to overfishing and food insecurity in Senegal, reveals new investigation. A new joint investigation by DeSmog and The Guardian reveals that several […]
UK-EU Summit: Fisheries APPG to meet to scrutinise fisheries and related deals. The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fisheries will meet today 20 May, to scrutinise all aspects of […]
UK-EU deal a betrayal to fishing sector The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) says today’s UK-EU deal is a betrayal of the fishing industry and the communities it supports. Ian […]
Selling out fishing is not in the national interest PM warned Scottish Fishermen’s Federation urges decisive action as UK-EU summit looms THE PRIME MINISTER has been warned by Scotland’s fishing […]
Fishing communities honoured on National Remembrance Day. Fisheries Minister pays tribute to those who lost their lives at sea in Brixham and Plymouth marking the second annual National Fishing Remembrance […]
Fisheries APPG celebrates value of UK fishing and reflects on key industry issues. On Wednesday 30 April, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fisheries hosted an evening of celebration, discussion […]