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Kingfisher launches fishing restrictions mapping website
The Kingfisher team at Seafish, the public body that supports the UK seafood industry, have launched a new Fishing …
Svalbard Zone Cod Quota not for EU to decide, says Norwegian Professor
Individual European Union Member States have fishing rights in the Svalbard Protection Zone and not the bloc itself, …
Major new initiative advances the sustainable management of UK’s marine resources
A consortium of universities, industry, government and NGOs are joining forces for a major new initiative aimed at …
The Fisher’s Voice – Ireland to become a major Fish Processing nation
The Irish Government has backed the Irish Fish Processing Industry as the big winners in the post-Brexit era and are prepared to discard the Irish …
Encouraging activity levels at Lerwick Harbour but fish landings down
Activity across several sectors at Lerwick Harbour has shown signs of recovery in the third quarter of this year, contributing …
Marine Scotland considers outcome of the 2021 annual NEAFC meeting
The annual meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) took place 9-12 November, with parties agreeing …
Javier Garat re-elected to serve his seventh term as ICFA President
The Spanish Javier Garat has been re-elected, for the seventh consecutive year, president of the International Coalition …
FSK-PO says “We have never proposed a trawl ban in Danish waters”
The Chairman of the FSK-PO has clarified that his organisation has never proposed to introduce a general trawling …
Oceana warning on devastating impact of overfishing ahead of World Fisheries Day
Ahead of World Fisheries Day on Sunday, conservation charity Oceana issued a stark message to the UK Government: …
McConalogue welcomes environmentally friendly “Cold Ironing Project” in Killybegs
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, visited Killybegs today to view …
McConalogue visits Killybegs and local fishing community at Inver Pier
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, visited south west Donegal today meeting …
French Government not backing down on UK licences issue says Beaune
French Secretary for European Affairs, Clément Beaune has appeared on television to reaffirm with French fishers that …
Lobsters, octopus and crabs recognised as sentient beings
Amendment to Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill following LSE report on decapod and cephalopod sentience …
The National Seafood Survey is moving online with deadline extended
With World Fisheries Day (Nov 21st) this weekend, the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), the sea-fisheries regulator, …
Marine Scotland – Trio of young fishers receive funding boost
New entrants to fishing have been able to apply for Scottish Government funding towards the purchase of a second-hand …
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DAERA letter offers to help fishing industry through financial supports
The Fisheries section of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a letter to those involved in the Northern Ireland fishing offering financial supports during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Joint Industry Letter calls for WTO action on fishery subsidies
Europêche, Cogeca, EAPO and ETF, with the support of AIPCE-CEP, have called on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to adopt an international instrument to prohibit subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
NFFO/UKAFPO issues reaction to coronavirus support measures
The NFFO and the UKAFPO have issued a joint statement on the UK government’s support measures for the self-employed.
UK Seafood Innovation Fund announces deadline extension
The UK Seafood Innovation Fund has announced that they are extending the deadline for applications until the 26 June 2020.
Pelagic Freezer-Trawler Association introduces pingers to avoid bycatch
The Pelagic Freezer-trawler Association (PFA) has said that it will introduce pingers as a precautionary measure to avoid bycatch of dolphins.
Danish Fisheries Association advises members to cease fishing prawns
The Danish Fisheries Association has advised its members involved in catching nephrops to cease fishing with immediately effect as of midnight tonight.
Fishing boats in Denmark have been asked to stop fishing the Norway lobsters as of midnight tonight due to the effects COVID-19 is having on the shellfish markets which has seen sales collapse in the past week.
Chair of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority Notice
DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has announced the reappointment of Kate Burns and Davey Hill for second terms as members of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA) Board to 31 May 202
Protesters lift blockade on Spanish fishing vessel in Castletownbere
A blockade in Castletownbere has passed without incident after protesters allowed a Spanish vessel to dock and unload their catch.
NIFF, NIFA & NIFO issues Joint Statement on recent harbour blockades
A joint statement has been issued by the National Inshore Fisheries Forum (NIFF), the National Inshore Fishermen’s Association (NIFA) and the National Inshore Fishermen’s Organisation’s (NIFO) regarding the recent blockades of Dingle and Castletownbere Fisheries Harbours.
MI & BIM publish Shellfish Stocks and Fisheries Review 2019
The Marine Institute (MI) in conjunction with Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) have published the Shellfish Stocks and Fisheries Review 2019.
Creed Calls for EU Support for the Fisheries Sectors in COVID-19 Fight
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., today urged the European Commission to deploy the full range of supports available in order to ensure that the agri-food and fisheries sectors
Minister Creed welcomes statement from Ireland’s Seven Fish Organisations
Acting Minister for Agriculture Food & Marine, Michael Creed T.D., has today welcomed a statement on behalf of seven of the largest Fishing Organisations from across the Country, outline the critical importance of maintaining the functioning of EU Fisheries at this time, guided by the advice of medical professionals in EU public health authorities.
Peterhead Port Authority enacts Social Distancing at fish markets
Peterhead Port Authority has introduced a range of measures to allow the Greenhill Fish Market to continue to operate while observing social distancing requirements introduced by the Government.
APPG on Fisheries Welcomes Host of New Parliamentarian Members
In the first few months of 2020, Parliamentarian membership of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries almost doubled, as the group welcomed seven new MPs and Peers as members
Fishing Organisations condemn Dingle & Castletownbere blockades
Recent port blockades in Dingle and Castletownbere preventing access to fishing trawlers have been condemned by seven of the largest fishing organisations in the country as “unnecessary, alarmist and without any reasonable nor rational foundation”.
SFF issues statement on Scottish Government Covid-19 funding
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation welcomed the the Scottish Government’s funding package for smaller vessels as a good first step to support the industry.
Grimsby Fish Market Auction in shutdown from tomorrow
Grimsby Fish Market has announced that its auction will go into shutdown as of tomorrow, Thursday 26 March, due to the ongoing effects of the corona-virus crisis.
Scottish Government announce financial support for seafood industry
It has been announced today that the seafood sector in Scotland is to receive an initial package of more than £5 million in financial support to assist businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Minister outlines issues facing Irish fishing industry to Commissioner
Acting Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, TD, confirmed that he spoke to the EU Commissioner with responsibilities for Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevicius today.
Support Package for Self-employed Share-Fishermen in next 48hrs
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation (NFFO) says an announcement is expected within the next 24/48 hours on a package of support that will help self-employed share-fishermen impacted by the coronavirus.