Passive fishing foundation takes shape
The new North Sea Passive Fisheries Foundation has become a legal entity, aiming represent the Dutch passive fishing sector and ensure a greater level of connection, both within the fishing…
Trilateral North Sea agreement concluded
The European Union, Norway and the UK have reached agreement on next year’s management of shared fish stocks in the North Sea. The agreement has secured access for the EU…
Preparing fisheries for a sustainable future
A new multi-stakeholder project has launched at DTU Aqua in Hirtshals to develop innovative methods of fishing in the Baltic and North Sea with the task of maintaining the profitability…
Dutch fishermen welcome downward revision on North Sea energy plans
‘This is finally a sign of common sense,’ said Dutch Fishermen’s Association chairman Johan K. Nooitgedagt, commenting on the revised stance of the Dutch government on North Sea wind energy,…
North Sea saithe certification suspended
MSC certification for North Sea saithe is to be suspended as of 30th June, and this applies to all saithe caught in ICES areas 4, 6 and 3a, which includes…
UK sandeel shutdown challenge
The outcome of the challenge to the UK’s decision to close down sandeel fishing in its waters has resulted in a complex situation under which the ban has been ruled…
North Sea herring advice down – but sprat up
ICES has recommended a 30% reduction in its advice for North Sea herring, proposing that the quota should not exceed 287,772 tonnes in 2026. This is the lowest quota advice…
Dutch government gets behind fishing
In something of a surprise move, but following a long process of consultation, the Dutch authorities have scaled down wind farm plans to guarantee fishing space in North Sea waters.…
Plenty of cod for Denmark’s new year consumers
The message from the Danish Fishermen’s Association as 2025 is about to dawn is that consumers can buy all the cod they need for a New Year dinner, as there…
EU and Norway strike agreement on 2025 fishing opportunities
Ahead of this week’s European Union council of fisheries minister, the EU and Norway have concluded negotiations on the management of shared stocks in the Skagerrak and Kattegat, quota exchanges,…
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