Read more about the article Will Lofoten cod become Murmansk cod?
Climate change could push traditional cod spawning areas northwards, according to research from Norway. Image: Gunnar Sætra/Institute of Marine Research

Will Lofoten cod become Murmansk cod?

Climate change will affect the future of cod in Norwegian waters, including a reduction in the importance of the traditional spawning grounds off the Lofoten and Vesterålen areas. A study…

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Read more about the article Scottish Government’s £10 million seafood support fund

The Scottish Government is putting in place a £10 million support package for the seafood sector. Image: Seafood Scotland

Scottish Government’s £10 million seafood support fund


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Financial support for seafood processors to help them through economic pressures related to COVID-19 will be available through a new £10 million scheme, reports Seafood Scotland. With many seafood businesses…

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Read more about the article Environment Agency threatens Filey fishery shutdown
The fishery, which has been at the heart of Filey for over a thousand years, is at risk of being lost to the local Yorkshire community that has prized it for generations

Environment Agency threatens Filey fishery shutdown

Already struggling with the impacts of Covid-19 – leading the fishery to temporarily close due to lack of access to markets – fishermen in Filey have received a devastating blow…

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Read more about the article Commission’s proposal to mitigate COVID-19 impacts welcomed
The European Commission has put forward proposals for measures to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus

Commission’s proposal to mitigate COVID-19 impacts welcomed

The European Commission has published a legislative package in response to the severe economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the fishing industry, unlocking existing EU funding and market schemes…

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Read more about the article £1.5 million lifeline for Northern Ireland fishing industry
A support package has been announced by DEARA for Northern Ireland’s fishing industry. Image: trawlerphotos

£1.5 million lifeline for Northern Ireland fishing industry

Northern Ireland’s Fisheries Minister Edwin Poots has announced a £1.5 million support package for Northern Ireland’s fishing industry. The financial scheme has been announced to help support the fishing industry…

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Read more about the article Gothenburg auction takes a cautious approach
‘We eat a lot of shrimps in Sweden,’ said Gothenburg Fish Auction managing director Roger Thilander. Image: Göteborgs Fiskauktion

Gothenburg auction takes a cautious approach

Prices are down by 15-20% at the Gothenburg auction in Sweden, where business continues as usual – with precautions. According to the auction’s managing director Roger Thilander, nothing has changed…

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