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EU-Mauritius fisheries protocol extended for six months. EU vessels will be allowed to continue fishing in the Mauritian waters for tuna for additional six months under the same conditions. European […]
Call for ban on destructive fishing practices. Scientists call on European institutions and Member States to ban destructive fishing practices and industrial activities in Marine Protected Areas. After a record […]
Optimistic forecast for Vietnam pangasius exports to the EU. By mid-July 2022, Vietnam pangasius exports to the EU market reached nearly 122 million USD, an increase of 91% compared to […]
Salmon Scotland writes to Tory leadership candidates over labour shortages and trade war fears. The trade body for Scottish salmon has written to Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak ahead of […]
EC adopts €140 million programme for Finland. Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Finland, the Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) Programme for Finland, […]
NFFO Chairman’s Report 2022. Introduction: The reversal of fortunes of our industry has been sudden and stark. We have a fight on our hands on multiple fronts. The Trade and […]
EU helping Sámi people in fishing and other fields. The Sámi people are a nomadic indigenous people inhabiting the region of Sápmi, the largest part of which lies north of […]
EC adopts €6.7 million programme for Austria. Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Austria, the Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) Programme for Austria, […]
EU fisheries and aquaculture to receive compensation for the war in Ukraine. MEPs agreed to provide financial help to EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors dealing with the economic consequences of […]
EU welcomes fisheries outcomes at WTO conference. The EU has welcomed the successful results in key areas of the 12th Ministerial Conference of the WTO concluded last week, against a backdrop […]
Future Common Fisheries Policy must correct failed policies. Last week, the European Commission organised a stakeholder event to take stock of the current EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The President […]
Spanish fishing group expresses concern over draft law. The Spanish Fisheries Confederation ( CEPESCA ) considers that the draft Law on Sustainable Fishing and Fisheries Research , approved on May 17 by the Council […]
Invasive blue crab provides fishing opportunity. Like many alien invasive species, Blue Crab came to the European waters by accident. It was transported from its distant home in the American […]
EFCA coordinates EU efforts to monitor the bluefin tuna fishing season. The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) is coordinating the European control campaign for bluefin tuna in the framework of […]
Europêche rejects Panama’s proposal to include blue shark in CITES Appendix II. The European fishing industry represented by Europêche urges the EU not to co-sign a Panama’s proposal to include […]
Profits from illegal fishing can still enter EU – new report finds. The EU has addressed loopholes that previously allowed its fishing vessels to rapidly and frequently change flags to […]
The European Commission has published a report on the implementation of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive, which sets the obligation for the 22 coastal Member States to establish maritime spatial plans […]
EU renews pledges for ocean governance. At the recent Our Ocean Conference (OOC) in Palau, the EU has renewed its pledges towards international Ocean governance. Presenting a list of 44 commitments for the […]
Scots company aims to revolutionise use of kelp in EU. Among the many fundamental issues that our planet faces today, two are particularly concerning: how to provide healthy, nutritious food […]
EU joins North Pacific Fisheries Commission. The European Union (EU) became officially member of the North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC) on 23 March 2022. The NPFC is a Regional Fisheries Management Organisation […]
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