Fisheries

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The ‘A’ season for wild Alaska pollock officially opened on 20 January 2025, with the industry stating that the stakes couldn’t be higher for thousands of Alaskans as the fishery, one of…

28th January 2025

Stakes high for Alaska communities as ‘A’ season for wild pollock opens

28th January 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) decision to withdraw a proposed rule that could have strengthened the ability of the United States to take action against nations that fail to address illegal, unreported,…

28th January 2025

NOAA slammed for withdrawal of proposed rule on illegal fishing

28th January 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the World Sustainability Organization (WSO) have signed a scheme endorsement agreement to finalise the endorsement of Friend of the Sea as an IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) sub-scope.

28th January 2025

IAF, WSO endorse Friend of the Sea

28th January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

It’s of critical importance that fisheries are kept at the heart of the EU’s vision for the oceans, Europêche Vice-President Tim Heddema informed a recent public hearing organised by the European Economic…

28th January 2025

Europêche: Fisheries must be cornerstone of European Oceans Pact

28th January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

In a groundbreaking move for marine conservation, Sweden has taken the first steps towards a potential ban on bottom trawling in its marine protected areas (MPA), a decision that has been widely…

24th January 2025

NGOs hail Swedish trawling ban

24th January 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

A regenerative fishery and kelp restoration project in the Tromsø area of Northern Norway, led by ocean technology and seafood company Ava Ocean AS, has received official endorsement from the United Nations Decade of…

22nd January 2025

UN endorsement for urchin fishery, kelp restoration project

22nd January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A landmark study has uncovered over 400 cases of illegal fishing in Europe’s marine protected areas, threatening fragile ecosystems and fisheries’ sustainability.

21st January 2025

Illegal fishing scandal: 400 cases exposed in marine protected areas

21st January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Scotland’s January mackerel fishery is progressing well, with the fleet reporting productive marks of high-quality fish.

21st January 2025

Scottish mackerel in high demand

21st January 2025

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

Europe’s fishing industry needs urgent, coordinated action from policymakers to secure the fleet’s future, with a strong focus on the social dimension, to support a thriving and resilient industry that’s able to…

21st January 2025

EU urged to shift policies to safeguard fishing industry

21st January 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

A call for evidence to shape the European Oceans Pact has been launched by the European Commission, with the political initiative aimed at promoting sustainable ocean management and ensuring the health, resilience…

21st January 2025

Brussels progresses European Oceans Pact

21st January 2025