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SFPA issues new guidance on additive use for crustaceans on freezer and factory vessels. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has published a Food Safety Information Notice (FSIN) on the correct use of food […]
SFPA invites industry to on-line briefing session on revised Code of Practice. SFPA publishes revised Code of Practice for the classification and microbiological monitoring of bivalve mollusc production areas in […]
Fishing master guilty of landing undersized catch. Master of an Irish sea-fishing boat, ‘Atlantic Chief’, appeared before Midleton District Court on the 4th of December 2025, and confirmed guilty pleas to […]
Four independent fishmongers become first in Ireland to achieve prestigious Master Fishmonger Standard. Four of the country’s finest independent fishmongers reeled in a major honour today by becoming the first in Ireland […]
Fishing master pleads guilty to obstruction and illegal sea-fishing activity. The master of the Irish sea-fishing boat, “Mairead”, pleaded guilty at Skibbereen District Court on the 25th of November, 2025 to […]
New product development and innovation supports for Irish seafood companies. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, has opened applications for its Seafood Innovation Programme. The initiative is designed […]
Master of sea-fishing vessel pleads guilty to illegal fishing activity. The master of the previously registered fishing vessel, the ‘Endeavour’, pleaded guilty to charges for contraventions of sea-fisheries regulations, at […]
Marine Institute uses innovative technologies in enhancing seafood safety. This week, as part of the Marine Institute’s Science Week celebration, four laboratory professionals reveal how their daily work ensures Irish seafood […]
SFPA issues advice on re-opening of edible crab and spider crab fisheries in the biologically sensitive area. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) wishes to advise the fishing industry that the Minister […]
New USA import restrictions for salmonids and spiny lobster. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently issued an Information Notice to industry on new USA import restrictions for salmonids and spiny lobster. The […]
SFPA issues advice on closure of edible crab and spider crab fisheries in the biologically sensitive area. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) wishes to advise the fishing industry that the […]
SFPA emphasises seafood safety, trade verification role and sea-fisheries control activities in 2024 Annual Report. 2,276 Fishing Vessel Inspections, 108 Casefiles opened. 2,593 Food Safety Official Controls carried out: 56 […]
Discover the microscopic marvels of the ocean at Galway Science and Technology Festival. The Marine Institute and the Explorers Education Programme will showcase marine science at the 2025 Galway Science […]
Marine Institute approves €1.5m award for nature restoration project. University College Dublin (UCD), in partnership with Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), and Trinity College Dublin (TCD), has […]
Master of French registered fishing vessel sent forward for trial. A Spanish resident and master of the French registered fishing vessel, “Puenteareas Uno”, appeared before Bandon District Court on October 17th 2025 […]
Marine Institute unveils ambitious Climate Action Roadmap 2025. The Marine Institute has launched its Climate Action Roadmap 2025 outlining the organisation’s ambitious plans and progress in sustainability, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction […]
The SFPA publishes Food Safety Information Notice on reduced limits for nitrate/nitrite additives in processed fish & fishery products. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has issued this Food Safety Information Notice […]
New data buoy deployed at Lough Furnace to strengthen climate change monitoring and guide climate action. The Marine Institute has successfully deployed a state-of-the-art data buoy in the tidal Lough Furnace, […]
Fishing master pleads guilty to fishing without a sea-fishing licence. Fishing Master Brendan Lawlor, with an address in Co. Kerry, pleaded guilty at Tralee District Court on 01st of October 2025, […]
Time running out to protect Ireland’s seas. Fair Seas unveils giant sand art as further delays to legislation are confirmed. Fair Seas, the coalition of leading environmental organisations and networks, […]
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