19 Aug 2025
Photo by Link Bekka A comprehensive new study has developed a standardised method for assessing how highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) could displace commercial fishing activity, providing crucial insights as the UK Government considers expanding its marine protection network beyond the three pilot sites designated in 2023. The research, published in Frontiers in Marine […]
15 Oct 2018
Commercial fishing is included in the latest batch of technical notices on how various sectors would be affected if the UK leaves the EU without a deal in March 2019. The note covers access to waters and ports, and the import and export of fishery products. Under such a scenario, subject to any pre-existing agreements […]
08 Oct 2018
The Arctic region is warming at almost three times the global average rate, causing a change in the size and distribution of fish stocks. As a result, the Arctic high seas may become more attractive for commercial fisheries in the medium to long term. However, until now, most of the Arctic high seas were not […]