European fishing industry body Europêche has strongly criticised the adoption by the European Council of a regulation for preferential market access (Autonomous Tariff Quotas), which it states are extended to…
At its meeting in Cairo, ICCAT adopted a TAC of 47,250 tonnes for North Atlantic albacore tuna – an increase of 25%. However, there was a failure to reach agreement…
The destructive nature legislation agreed by the European Parliament and the Council threatens European livelihoods and food production, according to fishing industry body Europêche, which states that this law will…
The state of and importance of fisheries in the European Union are such that the sector needs a dedicated Commissioner of its own, according to European fishing industry body Europêche.…
A clear desire to work with the European Union to tackle climate change and IUU fishing was expressed by China at the second Ocean Forum under the EU-China Blue Partnership…
The From Waves to Wisdom: Empowering Fishers through Sustainable Fisheries Training Conference, held on 21st September has been a resounding success in fostering dialogue and promoting sustainable practices within the…
Representatives of fishing industry organisations within the EU are calling out the actions of some coastal states in setting unilateral quotas – and subsequently landing high-value mackerel for fishmeal production…
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA), Sustainable Indian Ocean Tuna Initiative (SIOTI), and the Spanish Association of Tuna Freezers (AGAC) have joined forces to launch the innovative FAD Watch Project. This…
With the European Commission about propose a regulation setting autonomous tariff quotas (ATQs) for certain fishery products for the years 2024 and 2025, and industry body Europêche points out that…
The European fishing sector has welcomed the stance taken by the European Commission with a campaign intended to end the international trade in shark parts with its Stop Finning —…