Fishing Industry News
Isle of Man plans to develop a thriving scallop fishery for future generations
A plan that will see fishermen, producers and marine scientists co-manage the Isle of Man’s multi-million …
FWA calls for legislation change to protect migrant workers in UK fishing
The Fishermen’s Welfare Alliance has released a full statement on the recent reports from the ITF and the …
ClientEarth to sue over illegally lax EU-UK fishing limits
ClientEarth lawyers have begun legal action over the unsustainable fishing limits that were agreed between …
Big fishing on herring but sandeel catches down for Norwegian fleet
The Norwegian North Sea herring fisheries took off last week as the fleet makes record numbers for May, …
Marine scientists trick herring into spawning at the “wrong” time of year
Marine scientists at the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research (HI) tricked Norwegian spring-spawning herring into believing …
Danish Fishermen’s Association raises concerns over offshore wind development
The Danish government has proposed that offshore wind from the North Sea in 2050 should provide 150 GW, …
English Channel demersal non-quota species Fisheries Management Plan
The Marine Management Organisation will lead stakeholder engagement and drafting of the Fisheries …
NSAC advises DG MARE the CFP framework is fit for purpose
The North Sea Advisory Council (NSAC) has written to the Director-General of DG MARE, Charlina Vitcheva …
Rich fishing grounds will be destroyed under new North Sea Green Power Agreement
The heads of state and climate ministers of Denmark, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands have committed …
SFPA stretch creditability to galactic levels with their appearance at the Oireachtas Committee – IFPEA
It stretches creditability to point never witnessed by many observers, the contents of Sea Fisheries Protection Authority …
Fisheries and Seafood Scheme: Panel Dates Announced by MMO
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is inviting applications for the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS).
Committee on Fisheries hears Ireland is the most compliant EU Member State
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority was before the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries yesterday …
Federation Delegation Makes the Case to Minister on Fuel Costs
The four federations representing England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland recently met with Fisheries …