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SFPA publishes Fishery Information Notice on areas closed to fishing in the North-West. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a Fishery Information Notice (FIN) on areas closed to commercial fishing […]
Fair Seas calls for greater clarity on government’s pledge on Marine Protected Areas. Mention of Marine Protected Areas welcome in Programme for Government, but reassurance required on passage of new […]
Sea-Fisheries Protection authority to exhibit at the Skipper Expo. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), Ireland’s competent regulatory authority for the regulation of sea-fisheries and seafood safety, will be exhibiting at […]
Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority publish Oysterhaven Sanitary Survey. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a sanitary survey for Oysterhaven, Co. Cork. under EU regulation, there is a requirement for the […]
Christmas advice to food producers from the SFPA for handling cold-smoked salmon. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is reminding food producers of their legal obligations on how best to handle smoked […]
Know the origin of your fish this Christmas. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), Ireland’s Competent Authority for the protection of seafood safety, has advised consumers to be aware of what to […]
Explorers launch ‘Superhero Climate Change’ resources for teachers. The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme is thrilled to announce the launch of its innovative ‘Superhero Climate Change’ educational resources. This comprehensive suite […]
Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority publish Coulagh Bay sanitary survey. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a sanitary survey for Coulagh Bay, Co. Cork. Under EU regulation, there is a requirement […]
Marine Institute scientists contribute to landmark global shark research publication. Marine Institute scientists have made significant contributions to a major new publication on shark conservation, underscoring Ireland’s pivotal role in […]
Spanish fishing master convicted and fined at Donegal Circuit Criminal Court for illegal sea-fishing activity. Angel Ares Esteban, with an address in Spain, previously pleaded guilty at Donegal Circuit Criminal […]
IRISH SKIPPER EXPO 2025 Reflecting the Right Tide – Irish Skipper Expo to take place on the 21st & 22nd March 2025 Irish Skipper Expo 2025 will be held in Limerick, […]
Ambassador of Barbados visits Marine Institute to strengthen Ocean Science Collaboration. The Barbados Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency, Mr Cleviston Haynes, visited the Marine Institute headquarters in Galway, to discuss […]
SFPA updates Fishery Information Notice on weighing systems. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently updated a Fishery Information Notice (FIN) on weighing systems. The FIN covers the requirements that a […]
Joint approach to monitoring & control of fisheries of specific species agreed by Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority & Inland Fisheries Ireland. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) […]
SFPA publishes new FIN on labelling on board freezer vessels. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a new Fishery Information Notice (FIN) titled ‘Labelling On Board Freezer Vessels.’ The […]
Court fines fishing masters for catch reporting and logbook offences. Fines and forfeiture orders were imposed on fishing masters in four fisheries control prosecutions brought at two recent sittings of […]
Fines and Forfeiture totalling €562,500 Imposed by Cork Circuit Court in Six Separate Fisheries Cases. Fines and forfeiture amounts totalling €562,500 were imposed this week by Cork Circuit Court in relation […]
Ocean Knowledge 2030 Conference opens in Dublin, charting a bold course for Ireland’s ocean future. The Ocean Knowledge 2030 Conference officially opened yesterday at the RDS Concert Hall, Dublin, marking a […]
First ever Seashore Workshop in Irish at Marine Institute of Education launched by Explorers Education Programme. The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme delivered its first-ever ‘Explorers Seashore Studies’ workshop as […]
SFPA issues Information Note to Industry on Origin Guidelines for Export Health Certification. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently issued an information notice to industry titled ‘Origin Guidelines for Export […]
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