Fisheries

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A new initiative has launched under the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan scheme to empower minority fisher communities in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district.

29th August 2025

New project to empower Keralan fishers

29th August 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

NOAA Fisheries is calling on the public to help shape the future of American seafood.

28th August 2025

NOAA seeks input on US seafood

28th August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Ghana’s president has given full assent to the country’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, a move hailed as a historic moment by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF).

28th August 2025

Ghana passes landmark fisheries law

28th August 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

AI Commerce has confirmed the Second Annual Sushi Hackathon will take place on 3 October 2025 at Stanford University’s Alumni Center, California, and that the event has received over 1,500 applications, with the top 60…

28th August 2025

Sushi Hackathon: Coders tackle sustainable fishing

28th August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Migrant labourers dominate Kerala’s marine fisheries sector, accounting for 58% of the fishing workforce, a new study by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has found. The study, conducted across harvest, post-harvest…

28th August 2025

Study: Migrant labourers dominate Kerala’s marine fisheries sector

28th August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Commission has adopted its proposal for the 2026 fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea, explaining that the total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas that it has put forward for the…

26th August 2025

2026 Baltic Sea fishing opportunities proposed

26th August 2025

OPINION

OPINION

The Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) is home to some of the world’s most productive tuna fisheries, supplying a vital source of protein to millions of people while sustaining coastal economies across the…

21st August 2025

Securing the future of Eastern Pacific tuna: ISSF’s 2025 priorities for the IATTC

21st August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Scotland’s fishing leaders have issued a stark warning to ministers, calling for an immediate halt to new offshore wind farm consents.

21st August 2025

Scottish fishers oppose wind expansion

21st August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A strong mackerel catch lifted the total volume of fish landed by Iceland’s fishing fleet in July 2025 by 10% or more than 7,700 tonnes year-on-year to 85,940 tonnes, according to preliminary…

19th August 2025

Iceland’s July catch up 10%

19th August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA), with technical support from a fisheries advisor funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, has introduced enhanced port state measures (PSM)…

18th August 2025

Micronesia strengthens port checks to combat IUU fishing

18th August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The North Sea herring season is now well under way, with around 15 Scottish vessels already fishing east of Shetland and Fair Isle. Most of the remaining fleet is expected to head…

14th August 2025

Strong start to herring season

14th August 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

As rising food costs continue to strain household budgets, new research from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) shows growing consumer interest in affordable, protein-rich alternatives to popular whitefish like cod, with saithe…

14th August 2025

Saithe leaps on to UK menus as consumer costs rise

14th August 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Critical animal welfare issues exist in pole-and-line tuna fisheries, according to a new report from the Carefish/catch Consortium, which has identified urgent areas for improvement, especially during handling and killing.

13th August 2025

New report points to animal welfare risks in pole-and-line tuna fisheries

13th August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Seafish, the public body supporting the UK seafood industry, is inviting people across Wales to share their experiences and views on the value of fisheries as part of a new socio-economic study.

13th August 2025

Seafish seeks Welsh fisheries input

13th August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A decade-long study by scientists from the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute has revealed a dramatic ten-fold increase in whale strandings along India’s southwest coast, pointing to severe ecological stress driven by…

13th August 2025

Whale strandings surge in India

13th August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The EU’s latest maritime spatial planning dialogue has set the stage for stronger marine conservation, streamlined fisheries licensing and closer stakeholder cooperation.

12th August 2025

The EU’s push towards smarter ocean planning

12th August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Some 675 large-scale purse-seine (LSPS) vessels were fishing for tropical tuna species as of June 2025 – an increase of 3.8% compared to last year – with a combined fish hold volume…

12th August 2025

Tropical tuna purse seine fishing fleet expands

12th August 2025

NEW HORIZONS

NEW HORIZONS

A new, groundbreaking certification scheme designed specifically for small-scale fisheries (SSFs) is looking to help unlock market access, drive sustainability and deliver greater value to coastal communities. Dubbed “Community Catch”, the initiative…

11th August 2025

Community Catch certification aiming to transform small-scale fisheries

11th August 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The US National Fisheries Institute’s Crab Council has confirmed that importer and supplier Oceana Seafood Specialties has become its newest member.

7th August 2025

Oceana Seafood Specialties joins NFI Crab Council

7th August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

India’s marine ecosystems and fisheries are undergoing significant transformations due to climate change, warn marine scientists.

6th August 2025

Climate change hitting India’s fisheries

6th August 2025