Coming to terms with reality
Tensions over fisheries around the North Atlantic have been simmering for some time, culminating in the shock recommendation by ICES earlier this week to slash the mackerel TAC by 70%…
Action needed – not conference and promises
‘There’s no need for more conferences or promises. What we urgently need is a binding action plan to address the multiple factors that have shocked the marine environment in the…
Positive outcomes at IATTC based on sustainable fisheries management
The 103rd session of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), held last week, has marked significant steps in the sustainable management of tropical tuna stocks. The 72-day fishing closure was…
Seafood belongs at the centre of the table, stakeholders tell EU
In a call for an EU Action Plan on Blue Foods a coalition of leading organisations active in fisheries and aquaculture –EBCD, Europêche, EAPO, FEAP, and AIPCE-CEP – urge EU…
Commission’s budget plan leaves fisheries out in the cold
‘This is not what we were promised,’ said Europêche president Javier Garat, commenting on the European Commission’s proposals for the EU budget covering the period 2028 to 2034 – which…
New digital hub as focal point for fisheries social dialogue
The EU fisheries sector social partners have launched a new digital hub, providing a one-stop platform to boost visibility, share resources, and drive forward joint action in the sector. The…
Commission must address marine spatial squeeze
Europêche has welcomed the Implementation Dialogue on the Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) Directive, chaired by Commissioner Costas Kadis. This crucial dialogue forms part of the European Commission’s commitment to engage…
Honest approach needed on fish-free seafood
‘This isn’t about plant-based vs seafood,’ said Europêche managing director Daniel Voces. ‘It’s about truth in advertising.’ Europêche has welcomed the recent publication of the European Parliament study Labelling of plant-based seafood substitutes…
Geopolitical agendas and transparency gaps behind environmental advocacy groups
The MarInnLeg Foundation’s Diagnosis of Blue Interest Groups report highlights the challenges of identifying not only the origin of the funding for certain advocacy actions – but also the underlying…
Ocean Pact charts a new course for fisheries
The European Commission has presented the EU Ocean Pact, a strategic initiative that marks the start of a new framework for the future of fisheries and maritime industries in the…
