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  • Pelagic buyers renew calls for TAC agreement

    Pelagic buyers renew calls for TAC agreement

    1st February 2022

    Whilst scientists from member states of the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) continue to gather and share data on the distribution of three key shared pelagic stocks – Atlanto- Scandian herring, mackerel and blue whiting – a vocal association…

  • Consultation on Clyde cod closure may reduce impact on industry

    Consultation on Clyde cod closure may reduce impact on industry

    1st February 2022

    Following an outcry from coastal communities across the Clyde, the Scottish Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee has opened a very brief consultation on the proposed statutory instrument (SI) that would close the entire Clyde Box to all forms…

  • Northern Ireland harbour investment moves a step closer

    Northern Ireland harbour investment moves a step closer

    31st January 2022

    Fisheries minister Edwin Poots has announced progress towards a multi-million-pound investment in Northern Ireland’s three key fishing harbours. The minister welcomed the latest development, describing it as ‘an important first step’ to further develop the proposals to a stage where…

  • Brexit bonus? EU increases bass limits while UK delays

    Brexit bonus? EU increases bass limits while UK delays

    31st January 2022

    Increases to the bass catch limits for 2022 agreed between the UK and EU before Christmas will be available to EU fishers immediately, but not to UK fishermen until mid-year, reports Tim Oliver. Whilst EU vessels – some operating up…

  • New code classes this boat as unsafe!

    New code classes this boat as unsafe!

    31st January 2022

    Experts contest new requirements Under the new MCA code for under-15m vessels, this boat – pictured above after rescuing the crew of an upturned yacht off the Isle of Wight – would be deemed to be unsafe, until it blocks…

  • Four nations’ ministers launch far-reaching joint consultation

    Four nations’ ministers launch far-reaching joint consultation

    28th January 2022

    Consultation on the Joint Fisheries Statement, which could have huge implications for the UK fishing industry, was opened last week, with a joint press release quoting ministers from the UK government and the three devolved administrations. A key component of…

  • Bluefin tuna tagging programme underway

    Bluefin tuna tagging programme underway

    27th January 2022

    Bluefin tuna have been tagged with state-of-the-art acoustic tracking tags for the first time in UK waters. The 7cm tags, which have been attached to 30 bluefin tuna, send individually coded acoustic messages to listening stations moored on the seabed,…

  • Love Seafood gears up campaign to ‘Bring on Better Living’

    Love Seafood gears up campaign to ‘Bring on Better Living’

    27th January 2022

    The Love Seafood marketing initiative from Seafish is stepping up its campaign to ‘Bring on Better Living’ by showcasing to UK consumers why seafood is a great choice for all dining occasions – both in and out of the home.…

  • ScotWind confirms 17 new offshore wind developments

    ScotWind confirms 17 new offshore wind developments

    27th January 2022

    The Crown Estate Scotland confirmed last week the outcome of its application process for ScotWind Leasing, the first Scottish offshore wind leasing round in over a decade, and the first ever since the management of offshore wind rights were devolved…

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