• Danes step up battle to fish North Sea sandeels

    Danes step up battle to fish North Sea sandeels

    5th November 2024

    The EU has requested the establishment of an arbitration tribunal to rule on whether the UK’s ban on sandeel fishing is compatible with the Brexit Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA). The move follows pressure from the Danish industrial fishery and…

  • Shining a light on fishing livelihoods

    Shining a light on fishing livelihoods

    4th November 2024

    The Securing Sustainable Inshore Fisheries – Northern Regions workshop took place in Whitby last week Without fish there’s no fishery, but also without someone to catch the fish, there is no fishery.” This is a sentiment that is often aired…

  • More SFPA inspections in 2023

    More SFPA inspections in 2023

    31st October 2024

    Authority’s report records 17% rise in vessel inspections last year The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) annual report for 2023 has revealed an increase in fishing vessel inspections last year. The report, published earlier this month, shows that throughout 2023 a…

  • First FMP measures set to become law

    First FMP measures set to become law

    30th October 2024

    Restrictions on fly-seiners and new minimum landing sizes to come into force in December Legislation implementing a range of management measures set out in the first published Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) was introduced to parliament on 16 October. Subject to…

  • Coastal states agree pelagic TACs – but not quota shares

    Coastal states agree pelagic TACs – but not quota shares

    29th October 2024

    Difficult discussions on quota shares deferred to meetings at turn of year Coastal states have agreed to follow ICES advice on TACs for North East Atlantic pelagic stocks for 2025, and to set them in line with the advice. But…

  • 147-year-old NI lugger facing destruction

    147-year-old NI lugger facing destruction

    21st October 2024

    A historic co down lugger that fished for almost 100 years is set for ‘ethical deconstruction’ unless significant funding can be found. Built in 1877 by William Paynter of Kilkeel, the Mary Joseph is set for her final journey after…

  • AI system transforming fishmarket sales

    AI system transforming fishmarket sales

    20th October 2024

    New CatchReport system allows buyers to assess fish quality remotely An innovative AI-enhanced system developed by a UK-based technology firm is aiming to make wholesale buying and selling of seafood more objective and transparent. CatchReport, by bluecatchAI, uses cameras to…

  • NEIFCA lobster fine reduced by £30k on appeal

    NEIFCA lobster fine reduced by £30k on appeal

    19th October 2024

    Questions asked about flawed original case, and failure to follow Manual of Guidance used by other IFCAs when undertaking prosecutions Bridlington fisherman Sam Laws has successfully appealed parts of his conviction, and a huge fine imposed by the Magistrates’ Court…

  • Groundbreaking pollack project well underway

    Groundbreaking pollack project well underway

    19th October 2024

    Ten South West fishermen participating in industry-led data collection initiative South West pollack fishermen, many of them working from inshore vessels using rod and line, have successfully rolled out an industry-driven initiative that they say could inspire other similar science…

  • Irish MPA legislation may be delayed

    Irish MPA legislation may be delayed

    17th October 2024

    Anticipated general election could put Marine Protected Areas Bill on hold Ireland may not have its Marine Protected Area (MPA) legislation in place before an imminent general election. Junior nature and heritage minister Malcolm Noonan has said that the Marine…

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