Fisheries – Page 60
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NewsRaised hopes for Med and Black Sea fishing
Overfishing in the Mediterranean and Black Sea has decreased by 10% raising hopes of a recovery in fish stocks, according to a new report.
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NewsTaiwan responds to EJF claims
The Fisheries Agency of Taiwan has launched an investigation following allegations by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) that Taiwanese fishing vessels are involved in illegal fishing activities.
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NewsCFP a ‘disastrous tool’ says SFF
European Union countries will be guilty of vengeful behaviour if they pile pressure on UK fishermen as a result of Brexit, say Scottish fishermen’s leaders.
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NewsWest coast stocks increase promotes fishing
Recreational and commercial fishing is on the increase on the US west coast thanks to a halt in the near 30 year decline of groundfish.
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NewsScottish fisheries discuss climate change
More than 100 guests have come together at a public event to find out more about what climate change could mean for Scottish fisheries.
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News‘Stop the slaughter’ EJF tells Taiwan
Dolphins and turtles are being killed and sharks illegally finned to support Taiwan’s tuna export industry, reports the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF).
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NewsAgreement on Western Waters multi-annual fisheries management plan
The European Commission has welcomed the agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council on a multi-annual plan for fisheries in the Western waters. The agreement is expected to help restore and maintain stocks at sustainable levels, while ensuring social and economic viability for the fishermen operating in the ...
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NewsUK Fisheries Bill targets autonomy
The newly published UK Fisheries Bill focuses heavily on controlling who fishes in UK waters and revokes the automatic access rights of EU vessels.
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NewsEU Fisheries Ministers criticised for lack of ambition in setting fishing quotas for the Baltic
Europêche has criticised a lack of ambition on the part of EU fisheries ministers in setting next year’s Baltic Sea quotas, stating that quotas for western cod could have been higher, while still respecting scientific advice and management plans.
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NewsPlea for sustainable Baltic fisheries
EU fisheries ministers will be urged to set fishing opportunities at sustainable levels at the AGRIFISH Council in Luxembourg on 15 and 16 October.
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NewsMSC Fisheries Standard Review scope revealed
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has released the Terms of Reference for its next Fisheries Standard Review.
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NewsRobust stocks in AFMA Commonwealth fisheries
For the fifth year in a row, all Commonwealth fisheries solely managed by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) have been independently assessed as not subject to overfishing.
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NewsLoss of tariff-free trade could devastate Falkland fisheries
According to MLA Teslyn Barkman, the fishing industry between 2007 and 2015 accounted for 40.1% of the Falklands GDP, and in 2016 two-thirds of corporation tax receipts came from fishing.
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NewsFisheries management model focus at SIFC
The fifth Scottish Inshore Fisheries Conference (SIFC) will offer a platform to discuss development of a new model of fisheries management for Scottish waters as the UK moves closer to its departure from the European Union (EU).
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NewsWomen in Fisheries website launched
New research exploring women’s roles in fishing families has been instigated to examine how women contribute to the survival of both fishing families and the fishing industry, and aims to shed light on women’s roles, identities and wellbeing.
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NewsBaatbygg to build combination vessel for Austral Fisheries
Australian operator Austral Fisheries has gone to Norway for the design and construction of a highly innovative new fishing vessel capable of alternating three different fishing methods.
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NewsSoutheastern Fisheries’ Bob Jones retires
Southeastern Fisheries Association (SFA) executive director Bob Jones will retire after at the end of the year after more than five decades of serving at the helm of the Florida-based not-for-profit trade association.
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NewsIrish Inshore Fisheries consultation opens
A new online consultation aims to gather industry expertise to help develop a strategy for the Irish Inshore Fisheries Sector for the remainder of the current EMFF Operational Programme 2018-2023.
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NewsCapacity workshop aids fisheries agreements
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), in partnership with the African Natural Resources Centre of the African Development Bank (AfDB), recently held a capacity development workshop to support coastal African countries in effectively negotiating fisheries agreements and concessions.
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NewsUK government plans for an independent fisheries policy
The UK Government has announced its ‘Sustainable Fisheries for Future Generations’ White Paper ahead of the forthcoming Fisheries Bill, which is expected to establish the blueprint for a sustainable and profitable industry once Britain has left the European Union.
