The UK fishing industry has been reacting to a report published last week by the international NGO Oceana claiming that five key UK stocks, including western mackerel and North Sea cod, are ‘overfished or critically low’. Recognising that ‘half of…
An increase of 30% in the amount of cod caught in the North Sea next year would still allow the stock to substantially increase in size, says the Shetland Fishermen’s Association. And even under a doubling of the total allowable…
– Fight for fair North Sea cod TAC – Triple-rigging from Rye – Brexit talks shift to EU vessels’ access – Irish and French clash over Brexit compensation – Eustice warned of exports ‘chaos’ – Poots welcomes provisions of…
International plan for North Sea cod fishery Push for fair TAC as Brussels calls for 45% cut North Sea fishermen and their leaders across Europe are fighting to get a fair deal on North Sea cod fishing opportunities in 2021,…
– Supertrawler invasion – Fishermen who saved paddleboarders hailed as heroes – 700-mile kayaker raises £9,000+ for Mission – Pressures on North Sea cod fishery – Two rescued after capsize in North Sea – UK vessel owners asked to…
– North Sea cod fishing cut – Support Mission ‘world’s biggest fish finger sandwich’ – NFFO: ‘No compulsory onboard cameras’ – Keel laid of first Parkol build for Ireland – Greens push for rigid MSY and onboard cameras…
N Sea cod cuts will hit Scots fleet Tight restrictions from 1 July Fishermen working in the northern North Sea look set to be hit next month with new restrictions aimed at protecting cod stocks, reports Tim Oliver. The European…
In the final part of a mini-series on the major role that North Sea cod played in the lives of generations of fishermen on the Yorkshire coast, David Linkie looks back on a 48-hour trip on the Whitby trawler Carol…
In the second part of a mini-series on the major role that North Sea cod played in the lives of generations of fishermen on the Yorkshire coast, David Linkie looks back on a day spent on the Whitby under-10m netter…
– North Sea cod cut blast – Cornwall: This Fishing Life – BBC2 documentary – Cod choke risk in 7d ‘may be avoided’ – NFFO chief blasts greens’ ‘obstruction’ – SW leader: Let’s get out of this ‘mad’ system –…
