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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
A Welsh NGO, Neptune’s Army of Rubbish Collectors (NARC), held an event with commercial fishermen last week to celebrate its achievements to date and raise wider awareness across the Welsh fishing community of the services it offers. Formed in 2005…
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…
The Welsh government is carrying out a consultation on the management of cockle fisheries in Wales. It says the current legislation used to manage public cockle fisheries is inconsistent across Wales and needs updating. Feedback from previous public consultations on…
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