quotas

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Scottish pelagic fishing sector has strongly criticised a decision to downgrade Northeast Atlantic mackerel in the ‘Good Fish Guide’, arguing the move fails to reflect recent scientific evidence and improvements in fisheries management.

10th April 2026

Mackerel rating sparks industry backlash

10th April 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The traditional January mackerel fishery for the Scottish fleet has drawn to a close, with sharply reduced 2026 quotas limiting activity despite skippers reporting encouraging fish abundance on the grounds.

29th January 2026

Quotas curb January mackerel fishery

29th January 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Union and the UK have reached a wide-ranging agreement on fishing opportunities for 2026, setting limits for more than 95 total allowable catches (TACs) across the North-East Atlantic.

11th December 2025

EU and UK seal 2026 fisheries deal

11th December 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Commission has centred its updated 2026 fishing opportunities in the Mediterranean and Black Sea on keeping recovering stocks on a sustainable path while limiting disruption for coastal fleets.

27th November 2025

Brussels adjusts Med and Black Seas quotas

27th November 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

As coastal states convene to discuss quotas, the EU fishing industry is urging all parties to agree on a long-overdue comprehensive sharing arrangement for mackerel stock.

16th October 2025

EU fishers challenge mackerel boycotts

16th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The UK fishing industry will gain over 2,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities in Faroese waters for 2025, following successful annual negotiations with the Faroe Islands.

21st March 2025

UK secures 2,000 tonnes of Faroese quota

21st March 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The permanent phase of the European Commission’s Multiannual Plan (MAP) for the western Mediterranean will officially begin on 1 January 2025, following an agreement by fisheries ministers to continue reducing fishing effort…

12th December 2024

Brussels agrees western Med plan for 2025

12th December 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The UK, Norway and the Faroe Islands have agreed quotas for North-East Atlantic mackerel.

19th June 2024

Trilateral deal on mackerel reached

19th June 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Western Australian is set to increase catch limits for deep sea crab and rock lobster, following a successful rebuild of stocks in the region.

10th June 2024

WA ups crab and lobster limits

10th June 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Legal proceedings have begun against the UK government over its alleged failure to set appropriate quota limits post-Brexit.

27th March 2024

Ocean charity sues UK govt for overfishing

27th March 2024