Fisheries

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Pew Charitable Trusts has criticised Northeast Atlantic Coastal States for again failing to reach agreement on the management of three key pelagic stocks, warning that the ongoing stalemate risks driving Atlantic…

27th October 2025

Pew warns of ‘deeply concerning’ failure to agree mackerel limits as latest Coastal States talks flop

27th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The future of the jumbo squid fishery depends on stronger regional cooperation, science-based management and full traceability across the supply chain, say experts during this year’s CONXEMAR International Fair in Vigo, Spain.

23rd October 2025

Jumbo squid fishery under threat

23rd October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has sharply criticised the UK Government’s newly announced Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, calling the funding share for Scotland “totally unacceptable” and “an insult” to the…

21st October 2025

Scottish Government slams ‘unacceptable’ UK funding allocation for fishing industry

21st October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Fishing businesses and coastal communities across the UK are to benefit from £360 million of investment through a new Fishing and Coastal Growth fund, with £56 million of the new money going…

21st October 2025

UK unveils new Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund – aimed at boosting regional economies

21st October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

New posters unveiled at Victoria and St James’ Park Underground stations in London are calling on the UK Government to take urgent action to stop seafood imports linked to illegal fishing, human…

21st October 2025

London Underground posters call on UK Govt to stop seafood ‘criminal catches’

21st October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A large blue whiting catch helped increase the total volume of fish landed by Iceland’s fishing fleet in September 2025 by 34% or more than 33,000 tonnes year-on-year to 130,150 tonnes, according…

21st October 2025

Iceland’s September catch rises 34% on last year

21st October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

New guidance has been released by the European Commission to help EU member states better protect marine Natura 2000 sites while supporting a sustainable future for Europe’s fisheries. The document provides practical tools for…

20th October 2025

European Commission adopts guidance on Natura 2000 and fishing

20th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

After years of international pressure, Mexico has introduced long-awaited regulations to protect several threatened Atlantic shark species — a move conservationists say could significantly strengthen global shark protection efforts.

20th October 2025

Mexico acts to protect Atlantic sharks after years of delay

20th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Iceland’s fishers caught 993,602 tonnes of fish and shellfish in 2024 with a total first-sales value of less than ISK 171.2 billion, representing year-on-year decreases of 28% and 13%, respectively, according to…

20th October 2025

Lower volume, less value for Icelandic fisheries

20th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

As coastal states convene to discuss quotas, the EU fishing industry is urging all parties to agree on a long-overdue comprehensive sharing arrangement for mackerel stock.

16th October 2025

EU fishers challenge mackerel boycotts

16th October 2025