Fisheries

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The Coalition for Fisheries Transparency (CFT) has welcomed the full ratification of the Cape Town Agreement, a major ocean treaty aimed at protecting fishers’ lives at sea. The global network of more…

26th February 2026

CFT: Cape Town Agreement’s full ratification advances global fisheries transparency

26th February 2026

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework, the…

26th February 2026

Cape Town Agreement to enter into force in 2027

26th February 2026

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Seafood producers certified under Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) programmes made 7,808 documented operational improvements in 2025, underscoring the role of third-party certification in driving continuous progress across global seafood supply chains.

26th February 2026

GSA programmes drive 7,800 operational improvements

26th February 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Commission is asking for input on its forthcoming Vision 2040 for fisheries and aquaculture, setting out a strategy to strengthen the sector’s sustainability, resilience and competitiveness.

25th February 2026

Brussels calls for fisheries, fish farming vision feedback

25th February 2026

NEW VESSELS

NEW VESSELS

Austral Fisheries has expanded its premium Glacier 51 toothfish fleet with the launch of the Australian fishing company’s new flagship vessel, Austral Odyssey, marking a significant investment in technology, product quality and long-term…

24th February 2026

Austral Fisheries launches hybrid-powered Austral Odyssey to bolster Glacier 51 toothfish fleet

24th February 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A new investigation by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) has warned that governance failures in the Southeast Pacific squid fishery are pushing one of the world’s most important cephalopod resources towards ecological…

24th February 2026

EJF warns Southeast Pacific squid fishery is nearing crisis

24th February 2026

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Princes Group has achieved its 2025 commitment to source 100% of its branded tuna from Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified fisheries, representing around 70 million cans of tuna each year. The international food…

24th February 2026

Princes achieves 100% MSC tuna sourcing goal

24th February 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has voted to repeal measures to protect yellowfin tuna, following updated scientific advice on the status of stocks in the Indian Ocean.

23rd February 2026

ISSF repeals yellowfin measure

23rd February 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Fishing communities across Wales can now access free healthcare at their local harbours, thanks to the Stronger at Sea project delivered through the SeaFit initiative.

20th February 2026

SeaFit Wales supports fishers’ health

20th February 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The National Fisheries Institute has appointed Gina Mortillaro as its new director of scientific affairs, as longtime leader Margaret Malkoski prepares to retire after a decade in the role.

19th February 2026

NFI names new science director

19th February 2026