Sprat spawn in Icelandic waters
The first signs of sprats appearing in Icelandic waters were in 2017 when one fish was caught during a research survey. More were caught in subsequent surveys, and it has…
The troubled waters of Baltic fishing
A long round of discussion in Luxembourg has resulted in EU Ministers reaching agreement on catch limits for 2022 for the Baltic’s ten main commercial stocks. Ministers have decided to…
Scandic Pelagic Ellös AB becomes Sweden Pelagic AB
Ownership change at pelagic processor
All of the shares in Swedish pelagic processor Scandic Pelagic’s operations in Sweden have been acquired by Västkustfisk SVC AB. Scandic Pelagic Ellös AB has changes its name to Sweden…
Minister Charlie McConalogue is appealing against the High Court ruling allowing trawlers over 18m inside Ireland’s six-mile limit. Image: Charlie McConalogue
Minister’s appeal against decision to open Ireland’s six mile zone
Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Charlie McConalogue has lodged an appeal against a Court decision to allow large trawlers fish inside Ireland’s six mile zone. In December 2018…
The EU Commission has adopted proposals for 2020 Baltic fisheries
EU Commission adopts 2020 proposals for Baltic
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for fishing opportunities for 2020 for the commercially most important fish stocks in the Baltic Sea. Basing its decisions on scientific advice, it…
Susanita L-228
Brisling quota too low, says Hanstholm skipper
Steaming home with 370 tonnes on board, skipper Hjalmer Kristensen on the Susanita L-228 says that the sea is alive with fish and the quota has been set far too…
Baltic fishermen seek MSC certification for herring and sprat
Fishermen’s associations in Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Estonia are embarking on the assessment process for Baltic herring and sprat which could see these species certified as sustainable once the extensive assessment has been completed.
First Finnish fishery enters MSC assessment
The Finnish Fishermen's Association has entered the Baltic herring and sprat fishery into full assessment to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) Fisheries Standard. The fishery represents more than 90% Finland’s marine catch and is the first Finnish fishery to enter MSC assessment.
EU Commission proposes Black Sea 2017 quotas
The EU Commission has proposed fishing opportunities for the Black Sea for 2017, which affect Romania and Bulgaria as the only EU nations with Black Sea coastlines.
Good week for pelagics
There has been some heavy fishing on herring in Norwegian waters, with 18,000 tonnes reported last week.