Land: UK

The annual EU Norway talks are a complex set of

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

The authority has confirmed that the unique “Team Scotland” approach can help secure the best possible deal for Scotland’s fishermen at the forthcoming autumn negotiations.

Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead announced to resist calls from the European Commission to close Scottish fishing grounds.

Fishermen across Scotland are being urged to apply for financial aid to help pay for the maintenance of life saving equipment on board their vessels.

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation will tomorrow (5 November) tell the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee of the Scottish Parliament that ‘an extremely difficult set of negotiations’ lie ahead at the December EU Fish Council, which will decide upon catching opportunity for 2009.

Nephrops make a vitally important contribution to the earnings of

The authority has approved a mega plan to upgrade the harbour of Yarmouth to boost commercial fishing business in the area.

Bertie Armstrong, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, has questioned the stance taken by Norway at last week’s meeting to set the mackerel quota entitlement for 2009.