Seafood seized in Chiloé
The Chilean Navy has seized approximately a tonne of illegally-harvested seafood in the Chiloé province where the red tide has resulted in a ban.
Barrier Reef licence buyout
In an effort to halt shark fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, WWF has bought one of two licences that recently came up for sale and is actively fundraising to buy the second.
Regulating Order proposal for the Firth of Clyde rejected
The Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Government to reject an application by the Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust for a Regulating Order for the Firth of Clyde.
Trialling ghost gear solutions
International charity World Animal Protection has launched a new film and materials showcasing how fishermen are helping each other to protect their businesses from the blight of ghost gear.
Not perfect, but a big step forward
IUU fishing dominated much of the discussion at FAO’s Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (COFI), which celebrated the entry into force of the FAO Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA).
Closures could end fishing for Bulgaria
The Black Sea Sunrise fishermen’s association, based in the Black Sea port of Varna, has strongly opposed proposals to close fishing areas to fishing. These proposals are due to the incidence of dolphin mortality, but the fishing sector disputes that fishing activity is to blame.
New Baltic management plan
The EU's new management plan for cod, herring, Baltic herring and sprat in the Baltic came into force this week, with changes to come for the fishing industry in the short and long term.
Mediterranean fisheries sustainability audit
WWF and the MSC have announced a programme for fourteen Mediterranean fisheries to undergo MSC pre-assessment as part of the MedFish project to encourage increased sustainable fishing.
Minister slammed by coastal fishermen
A fishermen’s association in southern Iceland has passed a resolution of no confidence in the country’s fisheries minister Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson.
Improved stocks – but work to be done
Europêche has welcomed the clear words from the scientific community and Commissioner Vella at yesterday's seminar on ‘the State of Fish Stocks’ organised by the European Commission. The Commissioner echoed the words of the scientists that in general, fishing mortality has reduced and stocks are growing, making it a more profitable industry for the fishermen. However, despite this good news, he reiterated that further efforts are needed when it comes to the Mediterranean.
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