A strong commitment to reverse the fisheries situation in the Mediterranean by adhering to the ambitious targets set in the Malta MedFish4Ever Declaration was underscored at Europêche’s general assembly held at Koperattivi Malta headquarters.
European fishermen’s organisation Europêche has hit out at accusations of false lobbying levelled against it by NGOs Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) and Seas at Risk.
Regulations governing fisheries are increasingly being properly respected, although more needs to be done too achieve full compliance, according to an EU study.
FAO used last week’s Seafood Expo Global to promote social, economic and environmental sustainability along the entire seafood value chain, promoting its forthcoming Blue Forum platform which aims to bring together stakeholders to address challenges facing fishing industry.
Three months into 2017 and European fisheries already look to be facing a tumultuous year, according to Erik Lindebo at EDF, who comments that the ancient Chinese curse of ‘may you live in interesting times’ comes to mind as political shifts take place.
The British government’s surprise announcement of a snap election to be held in June took everyone by surprise. So what are the implications for the fishing industry? Both English and Scottish federations were quick to issue statements in response to the announcement.
The EU Commission has launched its initiative for the sustainable development of the Western Mediterranean region’s blue economy, covering both established coastal economic hubs and taking in tourist destinations such as Balearic Islands, Sicily and Corsica.
Gérard Romiti has been successful in his bid for a second term as president of French fishermen’s and fish farmers’ association Comité National des Pêches Maritimes et des Élevages Marins (CNPMEM).
A bill introduced in the US Senate in mid-February to amend the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 would negatively affect Hawaii’s commercial fisheries, according to the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council.
The Cfood blog has produced scathing rebuttal of the proposals for reform that were put forward by the Adam Smith Institute during the Brexit debate.
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