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Coronavirus: EU support for temporary cessation of fishing activities
A number of additional proposals aimed at mitigating some of the worst socio-economic impacts the global coronavirus pandemic is having on the fishing industry have been adopted by the European Commission today (April 2nd). Included among the new measures is support to fishermen and women for the temporary cessation of fishing activities due to the virus. Under the proposal, which introduces...
KFO welcomes EU’s measures but calls for additional supports
The Killybegs Fisheries Organisation (KFO) has said it welcomes the suite of emergency measures proposed by the EU Commission today (April 2nd) which endeavour to mitigate the adverse effects of an industry placed in serious peril by the COVID-19 crisis and to provide...
EU fishing reps welcome COVID-19 proposals ‘as a first measure’
In a joint statement issued this afternoon, the European Association of Fish Producers Organisations (EAPO) and Europêche cautiously welcomed the additional COVID-19 support measures announced today (April 2) by the European Commission for the fishing sector “as a...
Coronavirus: EU support for temporary cessation of fishing activities
A number of additional proposals aimed at mitigating some of the worst socio-economic impacts the global coronavirus pandemic is having on the fishing industry have been adopted by the European Commission today (April 2nd). Included among the new measures is support...
Coronavirus: Further EU supports for fisheries and aquaculture sectors
Supporting the EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors in tackling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the European Commission has proposed a new set of ambitious measures under the European Maritime & Fisheries Fund (EMFF). The package includes support for the...
Regional
#FishToYourDoor sees Cornwall rekindle love for fresh fish
A new campaign that facilitates quick match-making between Cornish fish merchants and fishmongers and would-be buyers across the country has been inundated with orders since launching. Cornwall-wide seafood promotion initiative Seafood Cornwall launched the...
Europe
Coronavirus: EU support for temporary cessation of fishing activities
A number of additional proposals aimed at mitigating some of the worst socio-economic impacts the global coronavirus pandemic is having on the fishing industry have been adopted by the European Commission today (April 2nd). Included among the new measures is support...
International
EU fishing reps welcome COVID-19 proposals ‘as a first measure’
In a joint statement issued this afternoon, the European Association of Fish Producers Organisations (EAPO) and Europêche cautiously welcomed the additional COVID-19 support measures announced today (April 2) by the European Commission for the fishing sector “as a...
Research
Free Ocean Facts and Lesson Plans for Primary School children
The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme’s outreach team are sharing their favourite marine facts and lesson plans about the ocean, for teachers, parents and primary school children to use while they are doing their school work from home as part of its...
Notices
Covid-19 Maritime Declarations of Health
The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has been requested to publicise amended instructions for harbour masters, shipping agents, ship-owners/operators, including ferry companies, fishing vessels and master(s) from the Health Service Executive (HSE) on the...
Events
New dates set for Scottish Skipper Expo 2020 – 13 and 14 November!
Whilst we are currently living in challenging times due to coronavirus (Covid-19), there is still much to look forward to once the pandemic ends, and as such, we are delighted to announce that Scottish Skipper Expo 2020 has been rescheduled to take place on 13 and 14...
Photo of the Month
Girl Stephanie landing mackerel in Longva, Norway
Photo of the Month winner: Tommy Dirrane
Irish Skipper Expo
4-5 September 2020
Scottish Skipper Expo
13-14 November 2020
English Skipper Expo
to be confirmed
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