Consultation On Net And Trap Licences
UK - The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has launched a consultation on net and trap licences and authorisations.

Scottish Fishermen's Trust Awarded £10,000
SCOTLAND, UK - Petrofac Energy Development Ltd has donated £10,000 to the Scottish Fishermen’s Trust in recognition of the contribution made by SFF Services Ltd...

Algae Threat to Rare Fish in Llyn Padarn
UK - A rare fish may have to be moved from a North Wales lake unless a problem with algae is resolved.

Illegal Fishing Industry Destroying Africa’s Fish Stocks
UK - Scandal of $1bn illegal fishing industry could destroy Africa’s fish stocks ‘within years’ unless urgent action is taken.

Scottish Fisheries Minister Criticises CFP
SCOTLAND, UK - The Fisheries Minister has issued a damning verdict on the EU's new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).

Eating Fish, Shellfish May Affect Risk of Diabetes
UK - Research from the University of Cambridge suggests that eating white or oil fish lowers the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Consumption of shellfish may...

New Research Lab for Marine Scotland
SCOTLAND, UK - Marine Scotland is to move its fish health facility to a new laboratory at Torry costing £11 million.

More from Sustainable Aquaculture Workshop
UK - Material is now available from the recent Cefas/Defra workshop on sustainable aquaculture.

UK a Step Closer to Sustainable Future
UK - Agreement on a new fisheries control regulation in Luxembourg this week means that the UK fishing sector is a step closer to a sustainable future without adverse...

Successful Workshop on Sustainable Aquaculture
UK - The future sustainability of English aquaculture was discussed at Cefas last week.

SFF Concerned about EC Fishing Quotas
SCOTLAND, UK - Cuts in quota for 2010 part of a picture of devastation for parts of the Scottish fishing fleet, according to the Scottish Fishermen's Federation...

Scots Want Own Representation in Europe
SCOTLAND, UK - The Scottish Parliament proposes that there is a dedicated Scottish representative in Europe for fishing and farming issues.

Workshop Tackles Issues on Sustainable Aquaculture
UK - A major two-day workshop, to consider sustainable aquaculture in England concludes today.

Marine Harvest Plans Residential Fish Farms
SCOTLAND, UK - Salmon producer, Marine Harvest, is planning to create a number of offshore fish farms in the Western Isles workers would actually live.

Action on Fish Discards
SCOTLAND - Scottish vessels could be on course to secure valuable additional catch quotas and effort that is actual fishing time according to Fisheries Secretary...

Call for Common Fisheries Policy to be Overhauled
SCOTLAND - Scottish Nationalist Party President Ian Hudghton MEP has welcomed a statement by the Scottish Government that Scotland cannot wait until 2013 for the...

Farmed Fish Invited to Come Dancing
SCOTLAND - Glasgow-based New Zealander Sunil Kadri has scooped the O2 X Male Entrepreneur of The Year Award in London recently. Co-founder of Optoswim Technologies,...

Stark Message to UK Fisheries Ministers
UK - At a joint meeting of UK fisheries ministers in Edinburgh today (7 October), the UK’s two principal fishermen’s organisations will deliver the stark warning...

Scottish Fisheries Face Challenges
UK - The year ahead will be tough for Scotland's fishermen as the number of days at sea will be cut further.

Scotland's Blueprint for Sustainable Fishing
SCOTLAND, UK - The Scottish industry sees it has a leading role in sustainable fishing, and must be a blueprint for the future.

Fish, Wildlife Die after Leak
UK - Hundreds of fish are reported dead after a leak into a Berkshire river.

Scotland Calls for Radical Change to EU Fish Policy
SCOTLAND, UK - This summer, European fisheries ministers agreed to undertake a radical reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) by 2012. Urgent action is required...

Jellyfish Alert for Northern Ireland
NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Thousands of mauve stinger jellyfish have been found at White Park Bay, following similar warnings for Scotland a week ago.

Consumers Advised to Take Account of Sustainability
UK - The latest advice from the Food Standards Agency encourages consumers to also consider sustainability when making their choice of fish and shellfish.

SFF Challenges Government over Sustainable Fishing
UK - The Scottish Fishermen's Federation will tell Hilary Benn, the Secretary State of the Environment, at a breakfast event on sustainable fishing in London tomorrow...