by Niall Duffy | Sep 22, 2020 | Ireland, Management
Skippers and crew working on the 2,022 registered fishing vessels in Ireland can now access an interactive digital fisheries chart which provides guidance on a vast number of conservation and fisheries management regulations designed to help fishermen understand the...
by Niall Duffy | Jul 30, 2020 | Management
A major survey is underway to find out the financial and socioeconomic impact of Covid-19 on the seafood processing industry in the UK and to put together a profile of the sector. Running throughout July and August, the survey is being conducted by Seafish, the public...
by Niall Duffy | Jul 24, 2020 | Management
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) seized a quantity of lobster this week, which had been caught illegally off the Mayo coast with the intention of selling them directly to the public and restaurants across the county. Commercial lobster fishing is only...
by Niall Duffy | Jul 10, 2020 | Management
Last Wednesday, July 8th, the EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius joined the virtual meeting of the North Western Waters Advisory Committee’s (NWWAC) Executive Committee. In his address, the Commissioner highlighted...
by Niall Duffy | Jun 18, 2020 | Management
The Commission has published its yearly Communication outlining progress on the management of fish stocks in the EU and launching a public consultation on the fixing of fishing opportunities for next year, inviting Member States, Advisory Councils, the fishing...
by Niall Duffy | Jun 15, 2020 | Management
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking applicants for a Fully Documented Fisheries (FDF) scheme for 2020. The aims of the scheme for 2020 are to: Demonstrate how a Fully Documented Fishery can increase compliance with the Landing Obligation. Monitor...
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