US representatives introduce a bill to expand aid to fisheries harmed by tariffs28 Jun 2019US Senator Ron Wyden (D- Oregon) and Representative Seth Moulton (D- Massachusetts) have introduced legislation that expands disaster relief to fisheries that have been adversely affected by tariffs.
Sustainable fishing and the landing obligation: Lords to question Minister3 Jun 2019On Wednesday 5 June, the House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee will question the Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food as part of its ongoing inquiry into the implemen…
Satellites validate Svalbard cod moratorium23 Apr 2018A recently launched satellite monitoring programme suggests that a voluntary international trawling moratorium off the coast of the Svalbard archipelago is proving effective.
Aussie fishermen granted access to marine parks 29 Mar 2018The Commonwealth Fisheries Association (CFA) has welcomed the passing of the federal government’s marine park management plans in the senate.
Costa Rica to tackle pelagic fishery sustainability 3 Jan 2018The formation of a new fishery improvement project (FIP), focusing on tuna, swordfish, and mahi fishing in Costa Rica, has been announced today.
Arctic exploitation put on ice4 Dec 2017The world's biggest fishing nations have signed up to a 16-year moratorium on commercial fishing in a 1 million square mile area of the Arctic Ocean.
Bluefin quota disappoints EU fishermen24 Nov 2017EU fishermen’s representatives have expressed their disappointment that the recommended increase for the Atlantic bluefin tuna quota is not higher over the next three years.
Industry backs capture-based cod aquaculture 16 Nov 2017A scheme designed to encourage more Norwegian fishermen to keep their cod catches alive is successfully extending the fresh cod season, according to new research.
UK urged to follow Icelandic fisheries model7 Jul 2017The UK should follow the example of its northern neighbours Iceland and Norway when it comes to managing fisheries – because they have been far more successful than the EU at conserving stocks and sus…
Mixed feelings over UK withdrawal from London Fisheries Convention 3 Jul 2017The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has insisted that the sustainable harvesting of fish stocks will remain a key priority for the industry after the UK leaves the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
