EU announces 39 ocean commitments. At the recent Our Ocean Conference in Panama, the EU confirmed its strong engagement for international ocean governance by announcing 39 commitments for action for the year 2023. These […]
Comment from Salmon Scotland on new Brexit deal. The UK and the EU are expected to agree a deal today over post-Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland. Scottish salmon is […]
Statement on the conclusion of Sixth Special Session of the IOTC. The Sixth Special Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) concluded on Sunday, with two resolutions on Fish […]
Disturbances in the market of fisheries and aquaculture products due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Introduction On 24 February 2022, following a large-scale military build-up, Russia launched an invasion […]
New fisheries patrol vessels for EFCA. The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) has presented the three new EFCA´s chartered patrol vessels, which will serve as additional platforms for EU fisheries […]
Irish minister meets fishing industry to discuss EU/Norway negotiations. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has met fishing industry representatives in the Marine Institute in Galway and discussed […]
Joint Advice on activity and impact of the Chinese distant water fleet. The Long Distance Fleet (LDAC) and Market (MAC) Advisory Councils of the EU have adopted a joint advice addressing […]
Ground-breaking new treaty to safeguard life in the high seas – ministers reaffirm their ambition to finalise in March. Ministers meeting in the side-lines of CBD COP15, one of the […]
Failure to protect most vulnerable fish stocks again at annual EU Fisheries Ministers all-nighter. EU fisheries ministers fail to adequately protect critically endangered European eel and other vulnerable fish species […]
Agreement reached on NE Atlantic mackerel catch for 2023. The UK, EU, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and Norway have agreed that 782,066 tonnes of mackerel should be caught in the […]
Portugal will receive €392.6 million from EMFAF (European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund) 2021-2027. Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Portugal, the Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and […]
Fisheries MEPs suggest to shorten the chain-supply to help small-scale fishers. Increase small-scale fishers’ income, renew its fleet through EU funds and improve attractiveness of the profession are among the […]
EC adopts €518 million fisheries programme for Italy. Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Italy, the Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) Programme for Italy, […]
New fisheries agreement between the EU and Madagascar. The EU and Madagascar have agreed on the text of a new sustainable fisheries partnership agreement (SFPA), together with its implementing protocol. This […]
First EU-Canada Ocean Partnership Forum. The 1st Ocean Partnership Forum between the EU and Canada took place in Brussels on 3 and 4 October. Co-designed by the European Commission and the […]
MEPs support development of sustainable EU aquaculture. EU needs to boost development of the sustainable aquaculture sector benefiting human health and furthering objectives of the European Green Deal. European parliament […]
European Parliament adopts new rules for tuna fishing in the Indian Ocean. The European Parliament approved report on tuna fishing measures in the Indian Ocean with 596 votes against 4 […]
Brexit will make future European fish negotiations difficult – EAPO. The European Association of Producers’ Organisations has given the European Commission (EC) its feedback on the functioning of the Common […]
Beware of aliens! Take action to tackle rise of invasive species. Invasive alien plants and animals threaten other wildlife and cost Europe’s economy over €12bn a year By taking key actions, […]
Scottish Government sets out economic link landing conditions. On 30 August 2017, the Scottish Government issued a public consultation seeking views on proposed amendments to the economic link licence condition […]