A new investigation has been carried out analysing mercury in seafood caught from the area around the submarine U864 outside Fedje, Norway. Results show somewhat higher levels of mercury in tusk compared to analyses previous years. The levels of mercury in crab, cod, and ling in the most recent analyses were similar to those found during the period from 2004 to 2007.
Although it’s one of the most prolific fish in our waters dab is only now making a name for itself as a tasty fish to eat, according to new statistics…
Responding to the release today of a press statement from the EC outlining its proposals for quotas and fishing opportunities for 2009, Bertie Armstrong, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s…
The Marine and Fisheries Agency is introducing new measures to protect sole stocks in the Western Channel - ICES sea area VIIe
An appeal by Scott Trawlers against fines of £25,000 by magistrates was thrown out by a judge at Lewes Crown Court on November 6th.
The annual EU Norway talks are a complex set of negotiations over two rounds that, amongst other tasks, set the TACs for shared stocks like North Sea cod, haddock, saithe,…
The NFFO met the Board of Natural England recently to discuss the Marine Bill and how Natural England would approach its task of selecting and designating a network of marine conservation zones around the UK. The Federation explained that the enthusiasm for MCZs as a way of regenerating fish stocks was largely misplaced and that other, more direct, measures already in place have turned around the prospects for iconic species like cod.
At 2330 Monday evening Falmouth Coastguard received a request from their colleagues in Madrid to coordinate the urgent evacuation of a seriously injured Spanish fisherman 147 nautical miles south west…
Alaska has applied a rigorous science-based system that balances the interests of both industry and conservation.
Argentina’s Fisheries Under Secretary Geardo Nieto resigned after five years in the post and this week he will be replaced by Norberto Yahuar another close associate of former president Nestor…
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