by Oliver McBride | Mar 25, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
More companies reject inhumane slaughter practices as the shellfish industry shifts toward humane stunning and higher decapod welfare standards, says Crustacean Compassion. The Snapshot 2025: Industry Benchmark on Decapod Crustacean Welfare from Crustacean Compassion,...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 25, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
UK visitors at the flume tank. David Warwick back left, Emily Theobald front third right, Rufus Danby back row third from right Visit advances understanding of fishing gear and sustainability Seafish has hosted a visit by UK seafood stakeholders to the flume tank...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 24, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
MMO confirms wider 2026 king scallop closure in Areas 7d and 7e, citing stock decline, MSY data, consultation responses, and spawning protection measures. Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced a temporary closure of the king scallop dredge fishery in ICES...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 24, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
Mandatory training is now required for English bluefin tuna permit applicants, with skippers and masters completing training before catch‑and‑release. Skippers and masters seeking a bluefin tuna (BFT) catch and release permit for English waters in 2026 will now be...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 23, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
HM Coastguard opens a new Oban base, boosting summer SAR capability with a new 24/7 Caernarfon aircraft under the UKSAR2G programme. Photo: Oban Airport HM Coastguard Launches New Oban Base HM Coastguard has opened a new seasonal Search and Rescue (SAR) base in Oban,...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 20, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
UK Energy Minister sidesteps a written parliamentary question on fuel supports for the fishing industry, replying instead with a statement on motorists. The UK Energy Minister has sidestepped a direct parliamentary question on fuel support for the fishing industry by...
