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Taiwan’s largest fishing vessel member association launches first Fishery Improvement Project. 41 longline tuna vessels begin environmental and social work towards goal of 2029 Marine Stewardship Council certification. A recent […]
Leading scientists redefine ‘sustainability’ to save the ocean and feed a hungry and warming planet. Top ocean experts have published a report that redefines the concept of “sustainable fishing” and […]
Low impact fishers criticise Baltic Sea proposals. “Incomprehensible and not fit for purpose” is how the Low Impact Fishers of Europe group (LIFE) describes the EC’s proposal on Baltic Sea […]
ISSF urges several actions for the IATTC ahead of annual meeting. Eastern Pacific Ocean fisheries managers must continue to strengthen compliance processes and expand vessel monitoring. By Holly Koehler IATTC Can […]
EC report on fisheries technical measures. The European Commission published a report on the implementation of technical measures to protect fisheries resources and marine ecosystems. Technical measures ensure the sustainable management of fisheries […]
Pacific bluefin tuna stock rebounds to new highs. The recovery of Pacific bluefin tuna has achieved a major milestone—the species exceeded international targets a decade ahead of schedule. The rebuilding […]
AZTI develops a genetic method to facilitate an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management. The AZTI Technology Centre has developed a genetic method that allows the accurate, efficient and rapid identification […]
Campaign for greater transparency in fisheries. The eNGO group, Accountability.Fish, is launching a new campaign to challenge the current fisheries management regime to move towards greater accountability and openness. The […]
Charting a course towards co-management for UK fishing – three-day York event brings together fishermen, scientists and fisheries managers. Continuing a run of innovative, three-day events for those working in […]
Fisheries management: Artificial intelligence makes a difference. With the help of EU funding, Dutch researchers and fishing industry have developed an AI-based tool for the Fully Documented Fisheries (FDF) project. […]
Scottish pelagic fishers and Cefas sign MoU to work together on scientific research. The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) and the Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) have […]
A new video on the Scottish pelagic industry-science data collection programme has been released, which highlights the benefits this innovative scheme brings to fisheries management and the marine environment. Produced […]
EU and UK reach three agreements on fisheries management. The EU-UK Specialised Committee on Fisheries (SCF) reached three agreements for better fisheries management between the EU and UK. The agreements […]
NGOs call on Irish Ministers to make fisheries management central to climate action. NGOs today called for cross-departmental action from Ireland’s government to enable a transition to low impact, low […]
MEPs ask for fishers to be more involved in fisheries management. The European Parliament has asked the Commission to put forward a voluntary regulatory framework at EU level to include […]
Two new projects on fisheries management in English waters The University of Plymouth has been awarded almost £1.6 million to fund two projects assessing how commercially important fish species can […]
Commercial scallop divers given boost in SW England. A closed season within the Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority’s (D&S IFCA) District has, until now, prohibited commercial divers […]
UN Ocean Conference: Scientists to demonstrate fisheries solutions to restore ocean health & mitigate climate change. In a world first, marine scientists are set to present a groundbreaking series of […]
NFFO & MMO Meeting on a Joined Up Approach to Managing ‘Spatial Squeeze’ The accelerated expansion of offshore wind and the pace of application of management measures within marine protected […]
Seafish statement on MCS Good Fish Guide updates. Statement from Seafish, the public body that supports the UK seafood industry, in response to the latest updates to the Marine Conservation […]
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