Read more about the article Spanish fishing industry discusses Brexit scenarios with government
The Spanish fleet lands around 9000 tonnes of hake, megrim and monkfish annually from UK waters

Spanish fishing industry discusses Brexit scenarios with government

The body representing the Spanish fishing sector, CEPESCA, and the Spanish members of the European Fisheries Alliance (EUFA) have held a meeting with Alicia Villauriz, appointed Secretary General for Fisheries…

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Read more about the article Irish fishing’s future tied to Brexit outcomes
The Commission’s ‘unworkable’ proposals for cod and whiting in the Celtic Sea were changed, with appropriate by-catch and catch levels set, according the KFO

Irish fishing’s future tied to Brexit outcomes

According to the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO), this week’s Council of Fisheries Ministers in Brussels has delivered a reasonable overall result on certain key stocks but has upheld misguided proposals…

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Read more about the article Galicia’s fishing sector aims for joint Brexit response strategy
A hard Brexit has the potential to affect 130 vessels, 1700 fishermen and 7650 shore jobs in Galicia

Galicia’s fishing sector aims for joint Brexit response strategy

A meeting in Vigo has brought together representatives of national and regional governments, as well as fishing organisations and unions as they face the increasingly likely prospect of a hard…

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Read more about the article Scottish associations pressure ministers to solve trade issues
Scottish associations are concerned that trade issues remain still to be solved, with Brexit only a few weeks away. Image: SFF

Scottish associations pressure ministers to solve trade issues

The Scottish fishing industry has united to press ministers to maximise the opportunities for the UK outside the Common Fisheries Policy, including the rapid adoption of solutions to major practical…

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