Land: UK

At constant prices, the volume of the catch of Icelandic

Scottish fishermen are facing tough times as poor prices, high costs and restrictions bite, confirms a report.

A new study on the impact of the economic downturn and conservation measures on the fishing industry was published today.

The study was commissioned by the Scottish Government earlier this year to demonstrate to the European Commission the financial difficulties facing fishermen. Carried out by economists at industry authority Seafish, it looked at the current and future impacts on fleets of fuel and fish prices, quota reductions and restrictions on days at sea.

British public called for fish and chip lovers to help police illegal fishing in the Barents Sea and North Atlantic.

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has played a key role in

After waiting nine long years traditional Grimsby smoked fish is ready to get protected name status.

Bertie Armstrong, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, commenting

Pollack has traditionally been considered a cheap alternative to cod or haddock but the credit crunch appears to have helped pollack power into Britain’s seafood top 10 this year.

How fishing can be dangerous is proved as an angler died after falling into deep water at a popular Merseyside angling spot near Southport.