Temporary Cessation of Fishing Activity outlined by Commissioner
EU Fisheries Commissioner outlined the requirement for fishing vessels to qualify for financial support during the temporary cessation of fishing activities
Commission approves €20 million Portuguese credit line scheme
The EU Commission has approved a Portuguese scheme to support the Portuguese fishery and aquaculture sector in the context of the coronavirus outbreak.
New agreement will prevent unregulated fishing in the Arctic Ocean
The Norwegian Government has approved a new agreement aimed at preventing unregulated fishing in the international part of the Arctic Ocean.
EU Commissioner – storage aid is only available to producer organisations
EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, confirmed that only Fish Producers Organisations can avail of EU aid for fish storage.
Fisheries Innovation Scotland – fish traps provide prime quality whitefish
Fisheries Innovation Scotland (FIS) has been working on fishing technology that could allow fishers to catch prime quality fresh fish.
Mackerel and Herring a great source of Vitamin D during pandemic
The health benefits of oily fish such a mackerel and herring which are caught around our coasts has long been known by everyone involved in the fishing.