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Scotland’s fishermen are to be rewarded with extra days at sea in recognition of their trailblazing approach to conservation, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment Richard Lochhead said in Brussels…

Britains fishermen will be able to earn extra days at sea under new conservation measures after the European Union (EU) backed UK proposals designed to protect cod stocks and reduce the amount…

At this weeks Fish Council in Brussels, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) will strongly oppose any move by the European Commission (EC) to impose further ‘blunt’ management restrictions on the number of…

It is necessary, as a matter of urgency, to carry out a far-reaching revision of the common organisation of the market in fisheries products in order to boost its contribution to guaranteeing…

For the first time since the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union on 1 January 2007, the European Commission is now proposing fishing opportunities for fish stocks in the…

Oceana, the international organisation dedicated to the conservation of the world’s oceans, is disappointed by the European Commission’s proposals for the 2008 shark quotas, writes in a statement.

The Fisheries Committee of the European Parliament (EP) adopted today a report reacting to the Commission communication A policy to reduce unwanted by-catches and eliminate discards in European fisheries. According to the…

In reflection of the thriving professional fishing industry and fishery research community in Spain, Simrad has implemented a Spanish version of its website to ensure its Spanish speaking customers have complete access…

The European Commission (EC) is deeply concerned by Japans plans to kill up to 1000 minke, fin and humpback whales in a South Pacific whale hunt that will run until mid-April 2008.

Ministers debate the future of fish farming - By 2030 an additional 37 million tonnes of fish per year will be needed to maintain current levels of fish consumption for an expanded…