Fisheries

Representatives from coastal communities across the European Union came together in Santiago de Compostela this week with a common goal – to pressure EU decision makers to ensure the future of fishing…

The Azores Declaration in support of one-by-one tuna fisheries was issued at the world’s first international one-by-one tuna fisheries conference.

The Tuna Management Association of New Zealand (TMA) is uniting with an international network of supply chain stakeholders to improve management and recognition for responsible tuna fisheries.

Bluefin tuna have been tagged in Danish and Swedish waters for the first time to help develop sustainable fisheries.

The UK Government must urgently set out how it will protect funding for fish and seafood sectors post-Brexit or risk undermining Scotland’s food and drink success story, says its Rural Economy Secretary.

Fishing into the Future has launched a new promotional film “Business of Fishing” which aims to push the merits of its fisheries training course.

Scottish fisheries are being encouraged to apply for the latest development opportunities which aim to both uncover bright ideas and support them through development.

The UK government has begun its withdrawal from the London Fisheries Convention in a move that will remove foreign vessels’ access to UK waters.

Chris Oliver has been named assistant administrator for NOAA Fisheries in the US.

From 21-23 June, fisheries ministers from nations signed up to Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) will adopt policies governing the western and central Pacific tuna fishery.

USAID Oceans is partnering with IPNLF to introduce a catch documentation and traceability system that will support the sustainable management of artisanal coastal fisheries and deter illegal fishing.

The European Commission has adopted two action plans setting out how Belgium and Germany can overcome identified shortcomings in their fisheries control systems.

All three parties forming the Faroese government have reached agreement on a new Parliamentary fisheries management bill, with the new regime slated to begin on the first of January of next year.

A mobile application aimed at strengthening Australia’s capability to manage and respond to significant aquatic animal disease incidents has been launched by the Australian Government.

A new collaborative mapping project is to bring together all stakeholders from across government and industry to benchmark the sustainability of octopus fishing in the south west indian ocean.

Plymouth Fisheries, the English fresh fish market, has promoted two staff members to new management positions as part of a reorganisation aimed at improving the way the business operates.

Rockall haddock, West of Scotland haddock, hake, plaice and whiting have been entered into MSC assessment by the Scottish Fisheries Sustainable Accreditation Group (SFSAG).

The industry has welcomed support from the French government in regards to challenges which are faceting the maritime sectors.

Sea fisheries, aquaculture and processing businesses are to receive more than £8 million of EU and Scottish Government funding to boost growth, protect jobs and develop sustainability.

Funding from the Dutch Postcode Lottery is giving fishermen in developing countries new opportunities to improve the sustainability of their practices.