Fisheries

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

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

A new industry benchmark report from Crustacean Compassion has found that humane stunning and slaughter has become the leading welfare priority for seafood companies, as businesses move ahead of anticipated UK legislation…

25th March 2026

Humane slaughter tops industry agenda

25th March 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Icelandic software provider Wisefish has announced a new partnership with Canadian seafood processor Quinlan Brothers, marking a further expansion of its presence in Canada and the wider North American market.

25th March 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Wisefish expands with Canadian partnership

25th March 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Thai Union Group is accelerating its sustainability agenda with new investments in digital traceability and crew welfare, signalling a broader shift toward technology-driven accountability across the global seafood sector.

19th March 2026

Thai Union expands digital sustainability

19th March 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The UK and EU have signalled a renewed commitment to cooperation on fisheries, as policymakers and industry stakeholders met in London to discuss shared priorities for the sector in a post-Brexit landscape.

19th March 2026

UK-EU fisheries ties strengthen talks

19th March 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

An investigation by DeSmog and The Guardian has uncovered large-scale illegal fishing inside a protected marine area off Guinea-Bissau, with thousands of tonnes of sardinella processed into fishmeal and entering global aquaculture…

18th March 2026

Illegal fishing fuels global aquaculture

18th March 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Environmental organisations have taken the Dutch government to court over continued bottom trawling in the protected Dogger Bank area of the North Sea.

16th March 2026

Nature groups challenge Dutch trawling

16th March 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

A new global study suggests the fishing industry could dramatically increase the amount of seafood reaching consumers simply by reducing waste after fish are landed.

13th March 2026

Hidden fish losses could feed millions

13th March 2026