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Yorkshire’s Waters Surveyed For Killer Shrimp UK - Yorkshire Environment Agency officers are on the hunt for the so-called killer shrimp, which poses a threat to native pond and river wildlife, to check whether...
Mourne Herring Licences Available SeptemberNORTHERN IRELAND - The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) will be issuing licences for the Mourne Herring Fishery from the first of September...
Irish Sea Cod EnigmaUK - The refusal of Irish Sea cod to respond to a whole array of conservation measures is one of the fisheries enigmas of our time, reports the National Federation...
Marine Research Crucial To Fishing IndustryNORTHERN IRELAND - Whilst visiting a marine research vessel, Fisheries Minister Michelle O’Neill stressed that the future of the fishing industry relies upon marine...
MMO Urges- Avoid Bluefin Tuna CatchesUK - As bluefin tuna are sighted, fishermen are urged to avoid catching them.
Centre Opens To Develop Aquaculture In The UKUK - A new facility, based in Northumberland, North East England has been designed to have a major impact on the growth and sustainability of the UK aquaculture...
Sea Exploration Highlights Marine WildlifeSCOTLAND - Exploration of the seas around Ullapool has helped confirm the presence of some of Scotland's most important marine wildlife features.
Government Supports EC Mackerel StatementSCOTLAND - The European Commission's statement on the ongoing mackerel dispute in the North Atlantic was welcomed by Scottish Fisheries Secretary, Richard Lochhead,...
Nephrops Fishery Withdraws From MSC ProgrammeSCOTLAND - Loch Torridon langoustine (Nephrops) fishery has withdrawn from the MSC programme. At the Torridon Nephrops Management Group’s (TNMG) request, independent...
Borriello To Head VMD UK - Professor Pete Borriello has been appointed as Defra's new Chief Executive of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD).
CFP Reform “Wide Open”UK - The final outcome of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) reform is wide open.
Research Into Horse Mussel Reef RestorationNORTHERN IRELAND - Agriculture and Rural Development Minister, Michelle O'Neill, has welcomed the publication of a report into the restoration of Horse Mussel reefs...
John West Commit To Sustainably Sourced TunaUK - John West, one of the UK’s leading canned seafood manufacturers, is swapping to a more sustainable method for catching Tuna.
Fish Vet Group Announces Global ExpansionSCOTLAND - The Fish Vet Group (FVG) has announced the expansion of its aquaculture health services into the Americas and Scandinavia.
Scotland's Sustainable Stocks Plan DemonstratedSCOTLAND - Scotland's efforts to protect fish stocks are championed in Europe as the Cabinet Secretary addresses World Wildlife Fund (WWF) event on sustainable ...
Meriden Animal Health Now Offers Fusion MBXUK - Meriden Animal Health is delighted to announce that Meri-Bond Xtra has been included in the Fusion Feed Safety Range and is now Fusion MBX.
Fishermen Represented At Mackerel DiscussionSCOTLAND - Scottish fishermen will be represented at key meetings in Brussels to discuss the serious on going mackerel dispute involving the Faroes and Iceland.
Scottish Salmon A Success In Middle EastSCOTLAND - Scotland’s premium fresh salmon product has received a major promotional boost in a new, emerging market. Label Rouge Scottish Salmon recently took...
Seafish Funds Consultant For SFF SCOTLAND - Seafish, the authority on seafood, has awarded the Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) a total of £40,740 from its Industry Project Fund (IPF) to fund...
Take Part In Jellyfish SurveyUK - The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is urging beach goers and sea users to take part in a national survey as barrel, moon, compass, blue and lion’s mane...
Planners Approve Orkney Salmon FarmSCOTLAND - The Planning and Protective Services Committee in the Orkney Islands Council has granted approval for a new salmon farm off Cava.
Oyster Opening Contest In Its 19th YearUK - Oyster knives at the ready, it’s that time of year again when Tabasco searches for the British Oyster Opener of the year.
Acquisition Will Develop Scampi ExportsSCOTLAND - Associated Seafoods Ltd has acquired prawn processor Moray Seafoods Ltd in a move that will secure the future of the company and herald the beginning...
Seafish Funds Shellfish Preparation FilmsUK - Seafish, the authority on seafood, has awarded £4,000 from its Industry Project Fund (IPF) to the Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB) to produce...
Fishing Industry Gets £1.4 Million Grants BoostUK - Over £1.4 million has been awarded to the English fishing industry from the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
NFFO Elects New ChairmanUK - The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) has elected Paul Trebilcock, Chief Executive of the Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation, as its...
Seafish Awards £700k To Industry ProjectsUK - Seafish, the authority on seafood, has announced more than £700,000 of funding for innovative projects and businesses from its Industry Project Fund (IPF)....
Trout Championed In Sainsbury's CampaignUK - British Trout Association members have reported an increase in demand for British trout following its success in Sainsbury's 'Switch the Fish' campaign.
Small-Scale Fisheries' Impact On Marine LifeUK - New research shows that small-scale fisheries could pose a more serious threat to marine life than previously thought.
Cod Quota Must Be IncreasedUK - The Cornish Fish Producers Organisation (CFPO) has announced that it will be urging the EU to raise the catch quota for cod, making it an early opportunity...
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