Fishing Industry News
Irish fishing communities take case to EU for a fair share of fish in Irish waters
A delegation of representatives of the fishing industry and fishing communities from around Ireland will be …
ESA calls on Iceland to comply with EEA rules for fish-oil production
The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has delivered a letter of formal notice to Iceland requesting the country …
SWFPA chief calls on Government to act on migrant workers’ legislation
The CEO of the Scottish White Fish Producers Association, Mike Park OBE, has called on the UK government to …
Controversy at JC as Hayes made to withdraw statement on fish processors
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority was before the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries yesterday …
‘Letting Exploitation off the Hook?’ exposes flaws of Transit Visa system
The ‘Letting Exploitation off the Hook’ report into how workers are treated in the UK fishing industry, concocts a …
Europêche tuna group slams report accusing the EU fleet of illegal fishing in the Indian Ocean
While negotiations on tuna stocks are going in high gear in the IOTC’s 26th session, one country referred …
Norwegian sandeel quota expanded and North Sea herring fishing is underway
Week 19 of 2022 saw the announcement of the finalised sandeel quota for 2022 for the Norwegian fleet …
‘Global first’ breakthrough for a low impact scallop fishery
A partnership between marine scientists and fishermen in England’s South West has uncovered a new …
More ‘gagging’ efforts of Irish fishing industry voices claims IFSA Chair
DAFM & BIM left with questions to answer says Irish Fishing and Seafood Alliance (IFSA) Chair, Cormac Burke …
Truss’ statement on NI Protocol not welcomed by the Scottish seafood sector
UK Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss has said that a new law would be introduced to change the Northern Ireland protocol …
Seafish replies to Transit visas and migrant worker concerns in the UK fishing industry
This week has seen the publication of two reports raising concerns about transit visas and migrant worker welfare. …
Statement from Fishermen’s Welfare Alliance on ITF report on fishermen’s welfare
The Fishermen’s Welfare Alliance has issued a statement on the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) report “A One …
Call for Evidence launched to progress conservation efforts in 13 more MPAs
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched a Call for Evidence on the impacts of fishing activity in …