Regional News
UK: Some supermarkets selling 60% more British fish than normal
In a special, feature episode—commissioned following direct input from fishermen on what they want to hear on the UK’s only commercial fishing podcast—the Fathom team welcomed Sophie Throup of Morrisons supermarket, and Mark Greet and Edward Polley of Falfish seafood...
Scotland: Post COVID recovery a chance for sector to set standards
The recovery period after COVID-19 is a “golden opportunity” for Scotland’s seafood processors to set the highest global standards, according to the sector’s leaders. Pioneering work on hygiene and social distancing to allow continued operation during the pandemic...
EU, Norway and Faroe Islands reach control agreement for pelagic fisheries
On April 22nd, the European Union, Norway and the Faroe Islands reached a coastal states' agreement for the monitoring, control and surveillance (MSC) of shared pelagic fisheries (mackerel, horse mackerel, blue whiting, and herring) in the North-East Atlantic. This is...
Fathom Podcast: UK Fisheries Minister on £9m fishing package
Fisheries Minister Victoria Prentis knows the industry is having “a really, really difficult year”. Speaking in a one-of-a-kind interview with the Fathom team, in which the Defra Minister - only in post since February 14th of this year - breaks down a new £9 million...
UK: Fisheries Minister pens letter of thanks to fishing industry.
Last Friday, the UK's recently appointed Fisheries Minister, Victoria Prentis, penned an open letter of thanks to those working in the fishing, seafood and aquaculture industries following the announcement of a new £10 million support fund aimed at mitigating the...
Supports announced for Scottish seafood industry hit £22.5 million
The Scottish Government have today announced a further £3.5 million in supports, to assist fishing vessels over 12 metres in length in the face of the coronavirus crisis. The latest announcement brings the total support figure for the industry up to £22.5 million. The...
Coronavirus Supports: £10m announced for English fishermen
Following intense pressure, a £10 million coronavirus support package has been announced for the fishing industry in England. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has stated more than 1,000 fishing and aquaculture businesses will receive up...
Coronavirus: Wales announces Fisheries Grant to help sector
A new grant to support fishing businesses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been announced by the Welsh Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths. Fishing has been especially hard hit as exports and domestic markets have shut due to...
UK: Deadline Extended for PFD-PLB Funding Scheme
At the end of last month, Seafish announced the deadline for applications for the current grant-aided funding scheme for personal flotation devices (PFDs) with personal locator beacons (PLB) project has been extended for one month. Owners of UK registered commercial...
Scarborough RNLI rescues fishing vessel under cover of darkness
Scarborough RNLI went to the rescue when a steering failure crippled a fishing boat in darkness last Friday (April 10). The all-weather Shannon lifeboat launched shortly before 3am, reaching the fishing boat which was located 10 nautical miles north-east of...
Seafish supports for the UK industry in the wake of coronavirus
The unprecedented situation caused by COVID-19 is having a major impact on seafood businesses throughout the UK so Seafish is working on a range of initiatives to support the industry. As part of this Seafish has recently released guides and materials to help...
ACs publish Report on Steps to Sustainably Manage Fishing Gear
Last January, the North Western Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC) hosted a workshop “Re-imagining Gear in a Circular Economy” in Brussels in conjunction with the Baltic Sea Advisory Council, North Sea Advisory Council and Pelagic Advisory Council. Discussion at the...
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