New Cleopatra for Stavanger
Icelandic boatbuilder Trefjar has delivered a new Cleopatra Fisherman 36 to a customer in western Norway.
Coastal fishery plays a key role
Arnar Atlason, chairman of Samtök fiskframleiðenda og útflytjenda (SFU, Iceland’s Federation of Processors and Exporters), which represents producers without their own fishing capacity, has stressed the importance of the coastal fishing scheme that has now been in place for ten years plays a key role in the supply of fresh fish.
New research highlights recipe for success in SSFs management
Fishermen’s participation, community buy-in and empowerment found to be crucial to enacting science-based management. Together with fishermen and women, community members, managers and scientists, the Environmental Defense Fund has conducted research to identify major lessons that arise from fishery case studies in Belize, Cuba, Mexico and the Philippines.
Action on Mediterranean and Black Sea small-scale fisheries
At the first meeting of the Working Group on Small-Scale and Recreational Fisheries, organisations and stakeholders have taken concrete steps to support the sustainable development of small-scale fisheries.
Iceland’s coastal fishermen dissatisfied with 4% of mackerel
Iceland’s small boat fishermen are less than satisfied with this year’s mackerel allocations, with 96% of quotas allocated to the pelagic fleet. The National Association of Small Boat Owners (NASBO) is lobbying for a 16% share of the mackerel quota.
Yorkshire fishermen in bid to save fishing heritage
The fishermen of Filey Bay in Yorkshire have put forward proactive new measures in a bid to secure the fishing heritage that has been precious to the local community for generations.
Ireland’s island communities could thrive with fair access
According to LIFE, island communities in Ireland could thrive if allowed fair access to fisheries. The geographical isolation of islands makes them highly dependent on the resources available within their localities, especially fisheries resources.
Bulgarian fishermen protest
The Black Sea Sunrise fishermen’s association which represents fishermen in Bulgaria has delivered stinging criticism directed at the country’s authorities responsible for managing fisheries.
A meeting of minds in Warsaw
The 2016 Congress for low impact fisheries organised by Low Impact Fishers of Europe (LIFE) toko place in Warsaw to celebrate LIFE’s work in support of the small scale, low impact fishing in Europe. The event was officially opened by Marek Gróbarczyk, Minister for Maritime Economy and Inland Waterways, who welcomed attendees to the event on behalf of the Polish Government.
Small Boat Association elects new chairman
Iceland’s National Association of Small Boat Owners (NASBO) has elected a new chairman.