Fixing the scientific shortfall lifts monk quota
A substantial increase in the monkfish quota for 2025 demonstrates clearly the value of improved scientific efforts in assessing marine stocks, as monkfish is no longer a data deficient species.…
Larger monkfish quota for Scottish fishermen
Scotland’s fishing industry will benefit from increased opportunities to access monkfish and other key demersal stocks, following the successful conclusion of UK-Norway bilateral negotiations. Agreement on access and quota exchanges…
Quota cuts based on uncertain advice
Shetland fishermen warns that the financial viability of their fleet is under threat as they face quota cuts to their most valuable catch, based on advice that scientists have admitted…
Scottish Federation slams MCS’s lack of transparency
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has slammed the Marine Conservation Society’s latest Good Fish Guide and what is seen as the organisation’s clear prejudice against mobile gears of every kind. ‘The…
Monkfish tails, such as these landed by Waterdance’s beamer Barentszee, now have to be landed irrespective of size under the Landings Obligation. Image: Waterdance
MMO’s positive approach on Landings Obligation welcomed
Brixham’s largest beam trawler operator, Waterdance Ltd has invested time and resources in examining the implications of the Landings Obligation on its fleet – and has identified small grades of…