Read more about the article Serious divergences
According to a statement by Michel Barnier, the UK demands an agreement on fisheries that shows Brexit makes a real difference, while the EU seeks a balanced, sustainable and long-term solution for European fishermen. Image: European Commission

Serious divergences

As the deadline passes for an extension to the transition period, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier warns that there remain ‘serious divergences’ following the latest four days of discussions between…

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Read more about the article IceFish rollover to 2021
Mercator Media has taken the decision to postpone the 13th Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition to September 2021

IceFish rollover to 2021

Against the backdrop of uncertainty around the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisers of the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition have taken the tough decision to postpone the event scheduled for September this year…

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Read more about the article Mediterranean European eel programme launched
A programme to strengthen co-ordination of stock management and recovery of the European eel in the Mediterranean has been put into operation by GFCM. Image: GFCM

Mediterranean European eel programme launched

The General Fisheries Council of the Mediterranean has teamed up with scientific partners in nine countries to launch the first research programme on European eel in the Mediterranean Sea, aiming…

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Read more about the article Massive penalties for illegal lobster fishing
A Western Australian fishermen has lost $7.5 worth of fishing entitlements and faces heavy fines for fisheries infringements

Massive penalties for illegal lobster fishing

A fisherman from Geraldton in Western Australia has lost fishing rights worth more than A$7.5 million, lost his commercial fishing licence cancelled and is facing additional fines, penalties and court…

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