Read more about the article Norway and UK agree on fisheries co-operation
Norway’s minister of fisheries Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen and the UK ambassador to Norway Richard Wood linked up with London to sign the UK’s first fisheries agreement in forty years. Image: government.no

Norway and UK agree on fisheries co-operation

Norway and the United Kingdom have signed a new framework agreement on fisheries co-operation enabling both parties to agree to on the exchange fishing quotas as well as mutual access…

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Read more about the article Norway has to wait for new Director of Fisheries
Frank Bakke-Jensen is to take over as Norway’s new Directorate of Fisheries, but not yet. Image: Frank Bakke-Jensen/Facebook

Norway has to wait for new Director of Fisheries

Frank Bakke-Jensen has been appointed to head Norway’s Directorate of Fisheries, taking over from Liv Holmefjord, although no date has been set for the handover to take place. His appointment…

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Read more about the article North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group established
The newly-established North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group has been set up in the UK, and its membership now includes European processors and retailers

North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group established

A UK-based supply chain led initiative, focused on driving improvements to the management of the North East Atlantic fisheries for mackerel, herring and blue whiting has been established. The formal…

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Read more about the article Additional quota for Scottish inshore fishing
Scotland has made additional quota, including 800 tonnes of mackerel, available to vessels which usually target shellfish

Additional quota for Scottish inshore fishing

Scottish inshore fishermen who usually target shellfish are now be able to diversify into new markets and access fishing opportunities worth up to £2 million. The package aimed at helping…

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Read more about the article APPG explores socio-economic solutions for UK fishing communities
Speakers on socio-economic impacts fishing communities at the All Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries were Deborah Layde, Arina Morova and Griffin Carpenter. Image: APPG

APPG explores socio-economic solutions for UK fishing communities

Parliamentarians and fisheries sector representatives met in Westminster to discuss the socio-economic challenges and opportunities facing fishing UK communities. The Social and Economic Sustainability event, arranged by the All Party…

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