Wales

  • First steps towards Welsh Crab and Lobster FMP

    First steps towards Welsh Crab and Lobster FMP

    18th April 2024

    ‘Nothing is ruled in, and nothing ruled out’ at the start of the process to develop a Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) for crab and lobster in Welsh waters. Wales is already unique among the four UK nations in having developed…

  • Welsh FPV Lady Megan damaged by fire

    Welsh FPV Lady Megan damaged by fire

    25th September 2023

    Shortly before 6pm on 9 September, the calm over Conwy marina was disturbed by the sound of an exploding gas cylinder. This was rapidly followed by a column of dense black smoke and flames leaping 6m into the air. Viewed…

  • Drones and AI: A new combination for fisheries protection

    Drones and AI: A new combination for fisheries protection

    31st July 2023

    An open day earlier this month showcased the latest advances in drone technology, which is likely to see growing use in fisheries enforcement across the world. The UK Research and Innovation Fund, the government body that supports scientific developments and…

  • Wind farms drive record profit for Crown Estate

    Wind farms drive record profit for Crown Estate

    21st July 2023

    Percentage paid to Crown could reduce, as developers warn of rising costs Wind farms in English and Welsh waters have driven a rapid increase in profits for the Crown Estate, which in principle is the property of the UK monarch.…

  • Welsh fishing industry is facing ‘sea of challenges

    Welsh fishing industry is facing ‘sea of challenges

    3rd May 2023

    The Chief executive of Welsh Fishermen’s Association lays out multiple issues threatening future of local fleet… A combination of multiple factors – Covid, Brexit and the resulting export problems, fuel costs, the MCA under-15m safety code and medical certification requirements,…

  • Welsh fisheries patrol vessel: Just 50 patrols in three years

    Welsh fisheries patrol vessel: Just 50 patrols in three years

    3rd May 2023

    Questioning by Janet Finch-Saunders MS in the Welsh Senned has confirmed that the fisheries patrol vessel (FPV) Lady Megan (pictured), bought by the Welsh government for £2.6m, has only undertaken 50 patrols during the last three financial years. The vessel,…

  • Welsh fishing industry ‘now on life support’

    Welsh fishing industry ‘now on life support’

    1st March 2023

    The Welsh seafood sector needs urgent government support and increased funding if it is to survive, writes Plaid Cymru AM Mabon ap Gwynfor The image of a fishing boat out at sea, bobbing along, pulling in its catch or lobster…

  • £3.5m awarded to fishing research projects

    £3.5m awarded to fishing research projects

    27th December 2022

    Five research projects have been awarded funding totalling over £3.5m in the latest round of the Fisheries Industry Science Partnership (FISP) scheme, part of the £100m UK Seafood Fund. Seafish, in partnership with Bangor University, South Devon and Channel Shellfishermen…

  • Welsh seafood celebrated at London lunch

    Welsh seafood celebrated at London lunch

    24th March 2022

    Welsh produce took centre stage at a St David’s Day London lunch celebrating seafood excellence, with the dishes created by top chefs. Held at London boutique hotel L’Oscar, the celebration lunch was attended by a host of award-winning chefs, food…

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