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Fairness for the Forgotten Fleet: MEPs and Small-Scale fishermen Challenge a Distorted Sea
A delegation of small-scale fishermen from 5 EU countries and the UK, Members of the European Parliament and key stakeholders came together at the European Parliament to grapple with the issues of fair access to resources and rewarding and supporting low impact...
Kerry Delegation Joins European Partners in Brittany with the Interreg Atlantic Area FISHINN Project.
Kerry Delegation Joins European Partners in Brittany with the Interreg Atlantic Area FISHINN Project. Munster Technological University (MTU) aims to play a pivotal role in developing Kerry’s blue economy through a variety of current and upcoming initiatives aimed at...
Master Of German Registered Fishing Vessel Charged With Seven Fisheries Offences In Cork District Court
The Skipper of a factory trawler has been sent forward for trial by judge and jury after he was charged with a number of fishing offences off the Irish coast earlier this week. William Van Der Boon (40) from Katwijk, Netherlands was brought before Cork District Court...
Scottish Pelagic Boats Head To Sea For Blue Whiting Fishery
The blue whiting fishery for the Scottish pelagic fleet has now commenced, with the Peterhead based vessels Pathway and Lunar Bow the first to head to the Atlantic grounds, with several other boats joining in the coming days. The fishery is taking place off...
Marine Institute celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
The Marine Institute is proud to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11th February 2025. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a United Nations Day which aims to recognise the...
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Commission Opens Public Consultation On The Common Fisheries Policy Regulation
The European Commission opened a public consultation to gather evidence, insights, concerns, ideas, and feedback on the effectiveness of the common fisheries policy (CFP) regulation from a range of stakeholders, including individuals, the fisheries and maritime...
2025 Changes at The Skipper
Due to increased production, printing and distribution costs the cover price of The Skipper will increase per Copy from €3.50/£3.00 to €4.50/£4.00 from January 1st 2025 Postal Subscriptions in Ireland will be €55 and to UK £55. Increase will not be applied to...
The growing recognition of marine recreational fisheries
ICES outlines how to include the impact of marine recreational fisheries in its fishing opportunities advice. Far from a niche activity, marine recreational fisheries (MRF) has a significant impact on economies, coastal communities and environments, society, and fish...
Norwegian super-trawlers need their access to Irish waters curtailed – MEP Kelleher
Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has said that the current situation whereby Norwegian boats are hoovering up fish in Irish waters, with no tangible benefit to Ireland, needs to stop. Kelleher, an MEP from Ireland South, was commenting after the Irish fishing sector...
Registration Is Now Open For The Ocean Knowledge 2030 Conference
Pioneering Event to Shape Ireland’s Ocean Research Agenda for a Sustainable Future The Marine Institute is delighted to announce that registration is now open for the Ocean Knowledge 2030 Conference, set to take place on November 20th – 21st, 2024, in the RDS, Dublin....
Floating offshore wind existential threat to Scottish fishing industry, warns SFF leader
Plans for giant floating offshore wind farms threaten to destroy Scotland’s fishing industry, the chief executive of the industry’s biggest representative body warned tonight. Elspeth Macdonald told the annual Scottish Fishermen’s Federation dinner, attended...
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