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NZs Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton congratulated fishery officers on their dedicated efforts which have provided a real deterrent to fishers breaking the rules.

Nearly 10,000 square kilometres (4,000 square miles) of sea around Britain could get special status to extend protection for marine life under new proposals unveiled today.

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…

Bluefin tuna fishermen must get financial compensation during closed seasons and derogations relating to specific fishing areas and minimum size are not justified, since the Mediterranean and the Atlantic are populated by…

UK’s Fisheries Minister Jonathan Shaw has vowed to do what he can to help the regions inshore fishing fleet overcome quota pressures, says a press release from the Department for Environment, Food…

An innovative device which could significantly reduce the number of harbour porpoises and other cetaceans caught in fishing nets has won the UK prize in the International Smart Gear Competition, organised by…

Birds Eye today announced that it is to launch a fish finger made entirely from sustainable fish, a move it is calling the most significant fish marketing initiative since the launch of…

The European Commission recently held a meeting with European fishing net makers to discuss the problems they encounter in the practical application of some technical measures under the Common Fisheries Policy.

According to WWF, Gordon Brown has ignored one of the key environmental issues facing the UK by not including a UK Marine Bill in his proposed legislative programme for next year, and…