Industry body slams Biscay closure
As the month-long closure of the Bay of Biscay to a French and Spanish fishing vessels begins, the French fishing industry’s representative body has criticised the move as contributing to…
CFTO to manage Omani tuna fleet
As French tuna operator CFTO finalises the sale of three purse seiners, Drennec, Glenan and Trevigon, to Omani company Rawanq Al Salam International, it has also embarked on a new…
Straight from shipyard to fishing grounds
New pelagic vessel Høgaberg isn’t going straight home to the Faroe Islands following the handover to owners Framherji. Handed over by the Karstensen yard, Høgaberg has gone straight to fishing…
Fisheries at the heart of European Oceans Pact
In a public hearing organised by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Europêche Vice-President Tim Heddema stressed the need to keep fisheries at the heart of the EU's vision…
Strong demand for Scottish mackerel
The Scottish pelagic fleet’s January mackerel fishery is doing well, fishing west of Shetland. The fleet has been catching good-sized mackerel, which are in strong demand from the markets. ‘There…
Sustainable scallops dance their way onto restaurant menus
Sustainably caught Disco Scallops are on now the menu. Marine scientists working in the south of England discovered that scallops can be caught using pots equipped with flashing LED lights – hence…
Unlocking the mystery of Jan Mayen’s cod
Ever since a Norwegian longliner found cod in waters around Jan Mayen, researchers have been working on identifying the origins of the island’s cod stock, and have concluded that enough…
Icelandic catch drops 28% year-on-year
Iceland’s overall catch in 2024 totalled 994,000 tonnes – 28% down compared to the 2023 figure. The prime reason for the shortfall is last winter’s zero-catch capelin season, according to…
Island fishing community faces windfarm threat
Fisheries are an integral part of the fabric of life in the Swedish islands. Off Sweden’s west coast, Öckerö has a variety of commercial fishing vessels, a boat yard, fishing…
Responsible tuna fishing standard introduced
In partnership with AFNOR, French tuna operators’ industry body Orthongel has developed a responsible tuna fishing standard designed to provided a harmonised framework for tropical tuna seine fishing practices. Orrthongel’s…
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