Landings down, prices strong
While the Lorient Keroman fish auction has seen a noticeable drop in landings in recent months, strong prices help offset this. Difficult weather, the month-long closure of the Bay of…
Image: South Devon and Channel Shellfishermen Ltd
Alliance launches octopus bloom study
The explosive growth of common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) populations, first reported by fishermen in the south-west of England earlier this year, has led to an unprecedented collaboration, rapidly brought together,…
Octopus plan moves ahead for artisanal fishery
An action plan for the octopus fishery using jigs and lures in southern Spain has been implemented, on the basis of the MSC standard. The Organisation of Artisanal Fisheries Producers…
Management initiative listens to octopus fishermen
Octopus is a species that doesn’t come under EU regulations, so its management is down to individual member states – which can make sustainable management problematic, not least in regions…
Langoustines return to Lorient – and octopus arrive
After a couple of difficult seasons, Lorient’s 2021 langoustine season was a good one for the port, which is the premier landing point in France for live langoustine. The 2019…
Lorient’s octopus landings break all records
The volume of octopus landed at the south Brittany port of Lorient have exploded this year. It’s a very welcome bonus for some fishermen, but also presents questions of what…
MSC certification has been awarded to Western Australia’s octopus fishery. Image: MSC
MSC certifies Western Australia’s octopus fishery
The certification of Western Australia’s octopus fishery has added to a steadily growing list as this brings WA’s total to nine certified fisheries, including South Sea pearl, abalone, western rock…
