Industry slams France’s Bay of Biscay closure
The decision by French authorities to extend the closure to its own fleet of Bay of Biscay waters to include those under the flags of other EU member states will…
Court ruling on fisheries management welcomed
The decision by the The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) acknowledging that fisheries management should not only prioritise environmental concerns but should also take the well-being of…
Europêche slams EU zero-duty seafood import policy
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…
Progress at ICCAT – despite opposition from Asian nations
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…
Europêche warns that the Nature Restoration Law will serve only feed already overwhelming bureaucracy and environmental NGO lobbies – but not the people in Europe
Political agreement on Nature Restoration Law a disappointment
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…
European fisheries deserve dedicated Commissioner
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.…
EU fishing industry body Europêche participated in the EU-China Blue Partnership for the Oceans. Images: Europêche
Clear will to work together at EU-China forum
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…
Milestone conference focuses on sustainable fisheries training
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…
Era of unilateral quotas must end, say European fishing organisations
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…
EU tuna operators partner in Seychelles FAD Watch Project
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…