27 Aug 2019
UK Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF) – Call for Applications – £10 million – Act Now
The £10 million Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF) will support the UK’s technology, fishing and seafood industries to deliver long-term, cutting edge innovation – and the first call for applications is open! SIF seeks to support ambitious and bold innovations that will enable a step-change in the productivity and sustainability of the UK seafood sector, as well […]
19 Aug 2019
Sustainable Cod fisheries – article highlights the growing role of external assessment
Where did all the cod go? Fishing crisis in the North Sea’ The article highlights the increasing importance of the Marine Stewardship Council and Marine Conservation Society on their assessments of sustainability Oceana: ‘The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has announced today the collapse of the North Sea cod population, and has recommended […]
13 Aug 2019
Brexit & Fisheries: French fishermen direct action to target access if no deal occurs
1. Two articles in the Times and the Independent have highlighted that French fishermen will bring their own style of direct action to ensure that they maintain access to UK waters for fishing in the event of a ‘no deal’ outcome. 2. While the BBC report the release of leaked Defra document highlighting the difficulty […]
30 Jul 2019
UK Blue Belt Programme Update for UK Overseas Territories (UKOT)
The Blue Belt Programme supports the delivery of the UK government’s commitment to enhance marine protection for over four million square kilometres of marine environment across the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs). The programme is providing up to £20 million between 2016 and 2020 to: Improve scientific understanding of the marine environment Develop and implement evidence-based, […]
07 Jul 2019
Fisheries Bill: Fixed Quota Allocation – Changes Proposed
Fishing News: Fisheries bill change aims to end FQAs NFFO paper warns of dangers of change An amendment to the fisheries bill currently passing through parliament seeks to end the fixed quota allocation (FQA) UK quota system that has been in place since 1999, reports Tim Oliver The amendment has been tabled by several MPs, […]
11 Jun 2019
Irish fine Spanish fishermen for catch of 1250kg of fins taken off the Irish Coast
Irish Examiner: ‘Irish shark experts have called on newly elected MEPs to outlaw the growing shark fin fishery in European waters, following a fine imposed on a Spanish fishing vessel detained off the Irish coast. The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has confirmed that the fine of €2,500 and forfeiture of catch and gear worth […]
01 Apr 2019
1000+ dolphins washed up on French beaches – the bycatch of French bass fishing
Bob Earll ‘The Guardian has run an article on impact of the French bass fishery on bycatch of dolphins and strandings on French beaches. The strandings network run by Cornwall Wildlife Trust have also registered increased dolphin strandings over the last few years. I covered this a few weeks ago when Sea Shepherd released images […]
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