Protection for Island Cockle Industry
SCOTLAND - SNP MSP for the Western Isles, Alasdair Allan, has obtained an assurance from the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs that he will legislate in the next...

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

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

Disaster Looms for Solent Oyster Industry
UK - The once-thriving oyster industry in the Solent - off the southern English coast - is about to collapse.

Salmon Escape from Argyll Farm
SCOTLAND, UK - Up to 60,000 salmon have escaped from a fish farm in Argyll, raising fears about the spread of disease among wild fish.

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...

NI Minister Opposes EU Prawn Quota Cut
NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Minister Gildernew is opposing a European Commission proposal to cut the prawn fishing quota in the Irish Sea.

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...

Scallop Industry Moves to Become More Sustainable
UK - The Scallop Industry has appointed an expert to develop a code of conduct for sustainable scalloping.

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.

DEFRA Publishes Eel Management Plan
UK - The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has published Eel Management plans for the United Kingdom: Overview for England and...

Improvements in Place to Help Salmon Return to Derbys
UK - Salmon could be leaping up the River Derwent in central Derby, Borrowash and Darley Abbey by the end of 2011.

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...

Fish Farm Plans Questioned
SCOTLAND - Wildlife and conservation groups in Scotland have attacked plans for off shore salmon farms near the Western Isles.

Method Distinguishes Wild and Farmed Salmon
UK - A new technology examining the chemistry of fish scales has been developed to tell the difference between farmed and wild salmon.

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.

Seafish Announces First RFS Renewal
UK - Seafish, the authority on seafood, has announced the first skipper to renew his Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS) certificate.

Cumbrian Launches UK's First Certified King Prawns
UK - Cumbrian Seafoods is launching the country's first Best Aquaculture Practice (BAP)-accredited king prawns in Asda supermarkets.

NI Fish Mortalities Blamed on Pollution
NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The recent death of salmona nd trout in a river in County Down has been blamed on pollution.

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...

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...