Fisheries

The UK Government must urgently set out how it will protect funding for fish and seafood sectors post-Brexit or risk undermining Scotland’s food and drink success story, says its Rural Economy Secretary.

Fishing into the Future has launched a new promotional film “Business of Fishing” which aims to push the merits of its fisheries training course.

Scottish fisheries are being encouraged to apply for the latest development opportunities which aim to both uncover bright ideas and support them through development.

The UK government has begun its withdrawal from the London Fisheries Convention in a move that will remove foreign vessels’ access to UK waters.

Chris Oliver has been named assistant administrator for NOAA Fisheries in the US.

From 21-23 June, fisheries ministers from nations signed up to Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) will adopt policies governing the western and central Pacific tuna fishery.

USAID Oceans is partnering with IPNLF to introduce a catch documentation and traceability system that will support the sustainable management of artisanal coastal fisheries and deter illegal fishing.

The European Commission has adopted two action plans setting out how Belgium and Germany can overcome identified shortcomings in their fisheries control systems.

All three parties forming the Faroese government have reached agreement on a new Parliamentary fisheries management bill, with the new regime slated to begin on the first of January of next year.

A mobile application aimed at strengthening Australia’s capability to manage and respond to significant aquatic animal disease incidents has been launched by the Australian Government.