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European demersal fishers protest against EC ban proposal. During the past week, fishers across Europe protested against the EU policies that are putting the future of the sector at risk. […]
Recommendations to curb IUU fishing in EU market. The Market Advisory Council (MAC) and the Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC) delivered recommendations to the EU Member States and to the European Commission on the need for harmonisation of import […]
Call for EU to implement key component of CFP. Our Fish has called for the EU to implement a key component of its Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), in order to secure a […]
EU fishing industry disappointed with Coastal States’ failure to seal mackerel sharing deal. The EU fishing industry is highly disappointed that the Northeast Atlantic Coastal States, despite intensified efforts over […]
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 […]
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