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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Loss of Guiding Star following collision during fish transfer attributed to unattended wheelhouse on partner vessel The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its report into the collision between two Peterhead-based pair trawlers that resulted in the sinking of…
New Good Fish Guide only recommends two out of 54 crab and lobster fisheries The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) chose UK crab and lobster stocks as its route to generating publicity in the mainstream media last week, when launching its…
Impact of loss of established fishing grounds emphasised to Scottish first minister Scottish first minister John Swinney was the guest speaker at the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) annual dinner, held in Edinburgh’s Scotsman Hotel, where 80 SFF members and guests…
2024/2025 Marine Fund Scotland grant recipients confirmed Sixty-Seven Projects will share a total of £14m in funding under the latest round of the Marine Fund Scotland. The funding is shared between sea fisheries, seafood processing and aquaculture projects, along with…
