New ID guide aims to improve recording and stock assessment The Sea Fishers Protection Authority (SFPA) has launched a guide to help fishermen identify skate and ray species in Ireland. Sixteen species of skate and ray are regularly caught in…
The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has published its annual classification list for commercial bivalve mollusc production areas across Ireland, reports Paul Scott. The authority assessed 135 classifications in 60 production areas against strict safety requirements for human consumption. Nine…
The blue whiting fishery west of Ireland was thrown into turmoil at the end of March when the Danish vessel Ruth, attempting to land her catch for human consumption to Killybegs processor Sean Ward Fish Exports on 31 March, was…
The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has confirmed that the European Commission has approved an interim Irish Control Plan for the weighing of fishery products after transport to a permitted premises in Ireland. This will be in place until 30…
– NTZ report slammed – Bridlington research lab takes first berried lobsters – Germany licenses new pulse beamer – Barnier: ‘Brexit must not destroy EU fishing industry’ – Scotland ‘frozen out’ of maritime security discussions – Investigation launched after UK…
– Brexit trade-off danger – ‘Complex’ talks and need to avoid ‘skirmishes’ at sea – Fighter for salmon netsmen steps down – Greens defend their role in EU advisory councils – Draft legislation for Irish penalty points system underway –…
– Inshore future highlighted – Giant trawler in channel angers local fishermen – NFFO: Keep FQAs but protect low-impact boats – Irish beamer launched in Holland – Macduff Shipyards prepares to open slipway at Buckie – Triggerfish – an unusual…
This week in Fishing News you will find: – Brexit chance to reset quota shares – MMO apology over under-10 quota confusion – New Shetland fishmarkets at the double – Inshore fishermen blamed for plastic waste on beaches – FFL…
Ireland’s Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has set its new strategy, indicating its key priorities for the regulation of the State’s sea-fisheries and sea food sectors until 2017. Ireland’s sectors employ over 11,000 people and are estimated to be worth a…
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