Legal ‘warning shot’ on Catch App prosecutions Cases will be challenged in court, say industry groups Two fishing industry groups have fired a legal broadside at DEFRA and the MMO over the controversial under-10m Catch App, reports Tim Oliver. Plymouth…
Through a variety of collaborative approaches, including the Fisheries Science Partnership, Defra is committed to working with the fishing industry, stakeholders and scientists for the sustainable management of UK fisheries. We are inviting FSP project proposals for the next financial…
Industry move to highlight shellfish management – Cross-industry group set up south of the border A groundbreaking initiative has been launched to raise the profile of the shellfish sector south of the border, and develop a management strategy for the…
Inshore conference sparks hopes for inshore future – but just the start of a long road A landmark step towards a new deal for UK inshore fishermen was taken last week, when inshore fisheries were in the spotlight at an…
Government admits lack of enforcement capacity The government doubts that Britain will be able to control fishing in its 200-mile EEZ when we become an independent coastal state after Brexit, reports Tim Oliver This was made clear in a memo…
– Quota shares debate – Cod in difficulties in all areas, say scientists – Boris ‘kippergate’ gaffe – Still time for Scottish fishing industry to adapt to climate change – Wrong to blame fishermen for stock problems – VMS…
DEFRA consults on quota shares in England Questions on post-Brexit increase allocations DEFRA has launched a consultation asking for views, backed by evidence, on how additional UK quota gained after Brexit should be allocated in England, reports Tim Oliver It…
DEFRA plans highly protected MPAs All fishing will be banned in new zones DEFRA is planning to introduce a number of highly protected marine areas (HPMAs), in which all fishing, and any other activity that could potentially damage marine species…
U10 e-catch recording to be phased in Changes to original proposal Electronic catch recording for English and Welsh under-10m vessels is planned to start in mid-August – but it will be phased in, instead of applying to the whole fleet…
Delay plans to allow practical questions to be answered The NFFO says proposed plans to introduce compulsory electronic catch reporting for all under-10m vessels in England and Wales should be delayed to allow discussions with fishermen on the details of…
