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Jersey issues 49 temporary licences to French fishing vessels
On the eve of the French threat of retaliatory measures, the government of Jersey has announced that they are issuing 49 temporary …
Deadline looms for French retaliation but UK threaten legal action
The UK is prepared to take legal action against France over the dispute with France over UK fishing licences warns Foreign …
Good herring fishing in the north and mostly mackerel from the foreign fleet
The Norwegian pelagic fishing fleet reported a good fishing for herring in the north during Week 43 but according to …
North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group – De-coding the Coastal States
The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA), a collective of retailers and supply chain businesses with a EUR 252 billion …
UK Fishing Licences Dispute caught up in French Domestic Politics – NFFO
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) has said that it is simply not possible to satisfactorily explain …
Two-days left but UK and France no closer to resolving fishing licences dispute
With only two days left before the French escalate actions against the UK over the fishing licence debacle, both nations look no closer to resolving …
European artisanal fishing under threat from industrial fishing claims report
At a meeting in London, the delegations of the European Union, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, …
“We need State Craft, not Sabre Rattling” says leading fisheries consultant
State craft and not sable rattling in needed in the ongoing dispute between the UK and France over the issuing of fishing licences …
NFFO announces Mike Cohen as new Federation’s Deputy Chief Executive
The NFFO says it is pleased to announce the appointment of its former Chairman, Mike Cohen, as the Federation’s Deputy Chief Executive …
Euro-Moroccan fishing sector unite over annulling of fisheries agreement
The Joint Euro-Moroccan Commission of Fishing Professionals has met last week to jointly address the options and …
Eustice calls on French to drop unacceptable dispute over fishing licences
British Environment Secretary George Eustice has warned the French to drop their “unacceptable” fishing row threats …
ICES issues advice on fishing opportunities for Nephrops in 2022
The International Council for the Exploration of the Seas has issued its total allowable catch advice on Norway lobster …
Norwegians to introduce stricter controls on fish landings
The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has adopted an action plan to follow-up on Fisheries Control Committee’s recommendations …
UK summon French Ambassador as French demand apology over error
The UK Government has responded to the French arrest and detention of a UK-registered fishing vessel in the Bay of Seine on …
FITF appoints seven new members to its Board of Trustees
It was revealed today during question time in the House of Commons, that one of the fishing vessels arrested and detained by French …
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Study finds bottom trawling might increase Nitrogen levels in sea
The Fisheries Secretariat (FishSec), a non-profit organisation for sustainable fisheries in Europe, believes a recent study on the effects of bottom trawling could reveal the reason for Cod shortages, especially in the Baltic Sea.
New chair appointed for Seafish Wales Advisory Committee
Seafish has appointed Jon Parker as chair of the Seafish Wales Advisory Committee (SWAC), a position he will take-up with immediate effect.
FisheriesAPPG summarises latest changes to new Fisheries Bill
In a recent blog on their website, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries (FisheriesAPPG) examined the new Fisheries Bill and in their assessment the Bill covers significant changes from it’s predecessor.
Isle of Arran NTZ project breathes new life into marine environment
Fisheries Minister Mr Edwin Poots, has vowed to fight for the Northern Ireland fishing industry and support its growth as he visited Kilkeel Harbour today.
Seafood fund open for applications for innovation projects up to £250k
Applications are now open for a second round of the £10 million UK Seafood Innovation Fund to transform the future landscape of the seafood industry.
Gale warnings in place as high winds continue over Saturday
Gale Warnings remain in place as conditions continue to remain very unsettled over Saturday.
Public consultation on Seafood Development Programme closing today
The public consultation on Ireland’s next Seafood Development Programme 2021-2027 is closing today, Friday, 21 February at 5.00pm
Victoria Prentis MP appointed to Fisheries in DEFRA after reshuffle
Victoria Prentis MP, has been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Poots pledges to stand up for Northern Ireland fishermen
Fisheries Minister Mr Edwin Poots, has vowed to fight for the Northern Ireland fishing industry and support its growth as he visited Kilkeel Harbour today.
SSA & SSPO react to UK Government’s post-Brexit immigration plans
The Conservative Government’s post-Brexit immigration plans announced today by Secretary of State for the Home Department, Priti Patel MP, has caused a tremor through the fisheries sector in the UK.
Owen Patterson MP called out by Reality Check on Discard Allegation
The EU Commission has published an evaluation of the implementation of the eel regulation, 12 years after its entry into force.Owen Patterson, the Conservative MP for North Shropshire, has been called out by BBC Reality Check over his claims that a million tons of dead fish has been thrown back into the sea each year by UK fishermen because of the discard ban.
The EU Commission Evaluates their European Eel Regulations
The EU Commission has published an evaluation of the implementation of the eel regulation, 12 years after its entry into force.
MCIB Report into the loss of MFV ‘Suzanne II’ published
The report into the fire and loss of the MFV ‘Suzanne II’ east of Arlow on the 2 May 2019 has been released by the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB).
Bottom Trawling Impacts depends on Local Marine Environment
There is no one best practice to minimise the impacts trawling has on ocean habitats, according to leading fisheries scientists and managers
UK looks towards Norwegian Fisheries Policy post-Brexit
As the deadline approaches for UK fisheries to leave the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and become an independent coastal state, a recent meeting in London between Norwegian officials and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries (APPG) discussed how Norway manages their fisheries policy.
Gale warnings remain in place over Monday as unsettled week ahead
The weather for the remainder of this week is set to remain windy and wet as stormy coming from the western Atlantic continues to have an effect.
£25.2 million worths of fish was landed in NI fishing ports
In 2018, £25.2 millions worth of fish was landed in fishing ports around Northern Ireland which was a substantial drop in catch value from 2017.
Storm Dennis set to bring gales and thundery rain over the weekend
Gale warnings issued by Met Éireann and the Met Office (UK) remain in place for Saturday as Storm Dennis, which is crossing the North Atlantic, will have a major influence on the weather over the weekend and into Monday.
Sea Source NI questions Irish Sea closure twenty-years on
Twenty-years on from the EU’s decision to close an area of the Irish Sea from commercial fishing, Sea Source NI has questioned the wisdom of the decision.
DEFRA reacts to Guardian criticism in ‘bulldoze’ article
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has issued a reply to an article called “These three post-Brexit bills bulldoze a hole through environmental protections” from Guardian journalist, Fiona Harvey.