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 […]
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 […]