Fishing Industry News
Fishing Industry News – the latest headlines & stories, plus updates on European fishing industry
Welsh Minister issues Statement on Brexit and Our Seas Consultation
Welsh Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths has issued a statement …
WWF UK proposes 30% of Scottish waters to be Marine Protected Areas
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) UK has proposed that 30% of Scottish waters be turned over for use as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Icelandic Mackerel Season continues with mixed results for fleet
The Icelandic mackerel season, which is now at the end of its second month of fishing, is continuing with mixed results for all fishing vessels involved
Danish Sprat fleet looking forward to successful autumn season
Fiskeritidende has reported that the Danish sprat fleet is in high spirits going into the autumn season
The NWWAC issues opinion on the definition of “directed fishing”
The North Western Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC) has issued its views on and issues with the definition of “directed fishing”
Irish lobster fishers will be big losers in US tariff free agreement
The European Commission has made a preliminary deal with the United States that will have dire consequences for Irish lobster fishers and the natural marine environment.
Good fishing everywhere for Icelandic Saithe says Brim skipper
Brim hf’s factory trawler Vigri is fishing off the Westfjords after landing in Reykjavík over Sunday and Monday this week
MMO has updated details for Western Waters Scallop fishing
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has updated details on the approach to managing the over 15 metre Area VII scallop fishing sector to keep the fishery …
Post-Brexit deal “seems unlikely” at this stage says EU Chief Barnier
A deal between the United Kingdom and the European Union “seems unlikely” at this stage, EU Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier has said today after another round of talks
DAFM circus continues as Calleary resigns over COVID-19 breach
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Dara Calleary, TD has resigned after just 30 days in office for breaching Government guidelines on COVID-19
MMO has updated details on Western Waters crab management
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has updated details on the approach to managing the over 15 metre Area VII crab fishing sector …
Seafish to host industry webinars ahead of new Love Seafood launch
Businesses across the seafood industry are invited to join online webinars, hosted by Seafish on 27 August 2020, to find out how they can get involved …
European Fisheries Alliance Chairman meets with Michel Barnier
European Fisheries Alliance Chairman Gerard van Balsfoort met EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier and his team.