by Oliver McBride | Mar 20, 2026 | European Fishing Industry, Latest News
Spain has launched the IBWSS survey to assess blue whiting stocks at Porcupine Bank, working with Ireland, Norway, the Faroes and the Netherlands. The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has launched an international campaign to assess the blue whiting...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 20, 2026 | Icelandic Fishing Industry, Latest News
Iceland registers a total catch in February 2026 of over 137,000 tonnes with capelin accounting for 86,000 tonnes and demersal species landings increasing The total fish catch in Iceland for February 2026 exceeded 137,000 tonnes. Of this, capelin accounted for nearly...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 20, 2026 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Marine Fund Scotland ignores the interests of the nation’s coastal communities claims non-governmental organisation Open Seas Criteria for receiving new Scottish Government funding aimed at supporting Scotland’s marine economy ignores the interests of coastal...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 20, 2026 | Latest News, Norwegian Fishing Industry
Fiskebåt urges Norway’s government to remove the CO2 tax as fuel prices surge, warning of liquidity pressures and unprofitable fisheries. Photo: Eivind Sævik The Norwegian government is being urged to act immediately to remove the CO2 tax on the fishing fleet as...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 20, 2026 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
EirGrid will begin marine and coastal surveys on the South Coast to collect detailed data supporting project design and community engagement plans. EirGrid to commence further survey campaign for offshore wind across the south coast EirGrid, the operator and...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 20, 2026 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
Irish MEP warns fishing industry collapse under CFP, citing quota imbalance, coastal dependence, and urgent need for EU reform Letter Raises Alarm Over Irish Fishing Industry Viability An Irish Member of the European Parliament has warned that the country’s fishing...
