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  • France withdraws licence threats as talks continue

    France withdraws licence threats as talks continue

    8th November 2021

    Jersey warns of dangers of giving in France withdrew its threats to retaliate against the UK in the licensing dispute last week, as the sides continued to negotiate over whether more French licences can be granted, reports Tim Oliver. More…

  • CEFAS auctions off surplus fishing gear

    CEFAS auctions off surplus fishing gear

    5th November 2021

    Fishing News readers looking for a bargain may be interested to know that the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) confirmed last week that it had contracted Ramco, an asset management, online auction and ‘circular economy’ specialist, to…

  • New review of small-scale fisheries monitoring in NE Atlantic

    New review of small-scale fisheries monitoring in NE Atlantic

    4th November 2021

    The Conserving Atlantic Biodiversity by Supporting Innovative Small-Scale Fisheries Co-management (CABFishMan) programme has released a comprehensive review of existing methods for data collection in North East Atlantic small-scale fisheries. The review, which includes contributions from fishermen, managers and scientists, sheds…

  • Swedish leader: ‘Future of EU industry at risk’

    Swedish leader: ‘Future of EU industry at risk’

    3rd November 2021

    A Swedish fishermen’s leader says the EU fishing industry and marine environment face a crisis that threatens the future of the EU industry. Peter Ronelöv Olsson, chairman of the Swedish fishermen’s PO, set out his concerns for the future of…

  • Enterprise II towed to safety in 20-hour rescue

    Enterprise II towed to safety in 20-hour rescue

    2nd November 2021

    The Aith RNLI lifeboat crew were involved in an epic rescue operation on 22 October after the Enterprise II BF 1 lost power in waters west of Shetland. The 26m trawler had lost power the previous evening, and had been…

  • Fury at Boris Johnson’s scallop gaffe

    Fury at Boris Johnson’s scallop gaffe

    1st November 2021

    PM rewrites fisheries policy on the hoof NGOs jumped upon comments made by prime minister Boris Johnson during a climate change question and answer session held with primary school children in the run-up to COP26, reports Andy Read. In his…

  • Call for ideas for funded research projects

    Call for ideas for funded research projects

    1st November 2021

    Three fishing charities have joined forces to support the development of industry-driven scientific research, with funding available to take successful ideas forward. This project is being co-ordinated by Fishing into the Future, Fishing Animateurs and The Fishmongers’ Company’ Fisheries Charitable…

  • Seafish launches climate change campaign

    Seafish launches climate change campaign

    29th October 2021

    Seafish is urging seafood businesses across the country to get up to speed on the impacts of climate change – both on seafood businesses, and by them. In its new campaign, Seafish is highlighting the importance of both mitigation –…

  • New films about Swan premier at Anstruther Harbour Festival

    New films about Swan premier at Anstruther Harbour Festival

    29th October 2021

    Two new films about the heritage and current activities of Shetland’s restored sailing Fifie Swan were shown for the first time during the 2021 Anstruther Harbour Festival. The films feature Swan Trust trustees John Goodlad and Brian Wishart, and focus…

  • Free webinar on sustainable seafood sourcing

    Free webinar on sustainable seafood sourcing

    28th October 2021

    The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is offering a free webinar to help businesses source sustainable seafood. ‘Conscious consumption’ is on the rise, with 43% of seafood consumers saying sustainability is a key consideration in their purchase in a 2021 YouGov…

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