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FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Queen scallop fisheries to the west of Scotland and in the Irish Sea are closing to protect the species during its spawning season.

20th March 2023

Queen scallop fisheries to close

20th March 2023

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Commission has revised its state aid guidelines for the fishing and aquaculture sectors in a move it says will help member states meet EU green targets.

20th March 2023

EC revises state aid guidelines

20th March 2023

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The United Kingdom is a potential destination for increased volumes of Vietnamese pangasius, as it was one of only a few markets to import more of the farmed fish species this year,…

20th March 2023

Vietnam eyes UK whitefish market

20th March 2023

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Fishery and community groups that want to help save Scotland’s wild salmon have been urged to bid for a share of a £145,000 funding pot. Organisations and projects have until 31 March…

20th March 2023

Final funding call for Scottish salmon protection

20th March 2023

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The EU and Norway have signed three bilateral agreements including quota setting in the Skagerrak and the Kattegat, the exchanges of quotas between the two parties, and reciprocal access to waters for fishers. 

20th March 2023

EU, Norway agree new fisheries deals

20th March 2023

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Scottish salmon made up more than half of all fish and seafood exports from Scotland last year, according to the latest figures from HMRC.

17th March 2023

Scottish salmon key to UK food exports

17th March 2023

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Florida Atlantic University has been gifted US$2.8 million by philanthropic investment group, Builders Initiative, to help establish a queen conch hatchery in Grand Bahama.

16th March 2023

Queen conch hatchery investment gift

16th March 2023

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The total volume of fish and shellfish landed by Iceland’s fishing fleet decreased by 27% or more than 53,300 tonnes in February, with a total 198,365 tonnes. 

15th March 2023

Iceland’s catch down by over a quarter

15th March 2023

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Slovakia has been given more than €20 million in EU funding to help promote sustainable fisheries and aquaculture and stimulate innovation and growth.

15th March 2023

EU funding for Slovakia

15th March 2023

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The reopening of the Chinese market has created favourable conditions for the Vietnamese seafood industry, with export values up 33% in February to US$122 million.

15th March 2023

Chinese reopening a boost for Vietnam

15th March 2023