Fisheries

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

Created to safeguard the collective interests of Iceland’s small fishing boat owners, the National Association of Small Boat Owners – NASBO or Landssamband smábátaeigenda – is a both a Supporter and exhibitor…

22nd May 2026

NASBO champions Icelandic small fishermen

22nd May 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) has criticised the European Commission’s evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), arguing that the EU’s approach to fisheries management has prioritised environmental sustainability at the…

21st May 2026

ETF criticises fisheries policy imbalance

21st May 2026

FISHING TECHNOLOGY

FISHING TECHNOLOGY

Inmarsat Maritime has partnered with Argentinian technology provider Ingenieros Electrónicos Asociados (IEA) to deploy its NexusWave connectivity service across the fleet of fishing company Glaciar Pesquera.

21st May 2026

Glaciar deploys NexusWave across fleet

21st May 2026

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

IceFish exhibitor, Saeplast has recently launched an updated website with new site features including geolocation integration, custom quote and comparison forms, colour-swatch renderings, advanced faceted filters for easier product discovery and WooCommerce…

18th May 2026

Saeplast unveils new global website

18th May 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Coalition for Fisheries Transparency (CFT) has welcomed the UK’s ratification of the International Maritime Organization’s Cape Town Agreement, describing the move as a major step forward for safety, fisheries transparency and…

18th May 2026

UK ratifies landmark fishing treaty

18th May 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Environmental groups are urging the UK government to strengthen fisheries transparency rules and accelerate efforts to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as pressure grows for tougher protections of marine ecosystems.

14th May 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Campaigners urge UK fisheries reform

14th May 2026

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Bans on bottom trawling could play a crucial role in restoring biodiversity across Europe’s damaged seabeds after new research from Scotland’s South Arran Marine Protected Area found marine life rebounded significantly in…

11th May 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Protected seabeds see life return

11th May 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Europêche Tuna Group has called on regulators to maintain stable, science-based fisheries management measures ahead of the 30th session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), which will take place in Malé,…

7th May 2026

Europêche urges stable tuna governance

7th May 2026

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

Ports play a vital role in support of Iceland’s fishing sector, so it stands to reason that Associated Icelandic Ports – Faxaflóahafnir – is a welcome and valued Supporter of IceFish 2026.

1st May 2026

Iceland ports support fishing industry

1st May 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

New figures published by the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate show that Scotland’s wild salmon catches have fallen to their lowest level since records began in 1952, with sea trout numbers also near…

30th April 2026

Scottish salmon catches at record low

30th April 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Marking ten years since the World Tuna Day, the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) says global tuna fisheries have reached their strongest sustainability levels on record, following a decade of coordinated action…

30th April 2026

Global tuna sustainability marks decade

30th April 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Environmental organisations have launched legal action against the French government, accusing it of failing to protect endangered seabirds from deadly fishing practices in its waters.

24th April 2026

NGOs sue France over seabirds

24th April 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Seafarers are being discouraged from reporting health concerns at an early stage due to limited onboard medical confidentiality, rather than any reluctance to speak up, according to Marine Medical Solutions (MMS).

23rd April 2026

Confidentiality gaps deter seafarer reporting

23rd April 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Fishermen, seafood businesses and coastal communities across England can now apply for funding under a revamped government programme aimed at strengthening the sector’s long-term resilience.

16th April 2026

UK relaunches seafood funding scheme

16th April 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Planet Tracker has released a major update to its open-access Seafood Database, giving investors and lenders a faster way to identify, quantify and prioritise seafood-related sustainability risks within their portfolios.

16th April 2026

Planet Tracker upgrades seafood tool

16th April 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Norway exported seafood worth NOK 15.5 billion (€1.4 billion) in March, an increase of 3% compared with the same month last year, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council.

13th April 2026

Norway seafood exports rise in March

13th April 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Demand for fresh and natural food is rapidly reshaping how fish and seafood reach Indian consumers, evolving from a lifestyle preference into a decisive market force.

13th April 2026

Transforming India’s seafood supply chains

13th April 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Scottish pelagic fishing sector has strongly criticised a decision to downgrade Northeast Atlantic mackerel in the ‘Good Fish Guide’, arguing the move fails to reflect recent scientific evidence and improvements in…

10th April 2026

Mackerel rating sparks industry backlash

10th April 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Europe’s fishing industry has warned that a sharp surge in fuel prices is pushing fleets across the EU into crisis.

27th March 2026

EU fishers demand fuel crisis action

27th March 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The EU–Indonesia trade agreement risks giving Indonesian tuna producers an unfair edge in the European market, according to industry representatives, who warn the deal could undermine EU fleets and processors.

27th March 2026

EU tuna deal sparks industry concern

27th March 2026