by Niall Duffy | Apr 15, 2024 | Ireland, News
In responding to the public consultation on a review of trawling activity inside the six nautical mile (nm) zone and baselines, the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) acknowledged the need for improved management measures in inshore waters. However, it concluded...
by Niall Duffy | Apr 12, 2024 | Ireland, News
The latest National Seafood Survey for fisheries launched in October 2023, (collecting data for 2022) closed at the end of January with 500 surveys completed by vessel owners, more than double the survey returns from last year and the highest response rate achieved...
by Niall Duffy | Mar 27, 2024 | Ireland, News
The Marine Institute has published its Year in Review 2023, a snapshot of some of the organisation’s many highlights during a busy and productive year. The 24-page publication presents key achievements across the Institute during the year, along with a selection of...
by Niall Duffy | Mar 27, 2024 | Ireland, News
New guide to be distributed to all offshore vessel owners to maximise compliance with Landing Obligation The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) have launched a new guide to assist vessel masters in adhering to landing obligation requirements. A waterproof...
by Niall Duffy | Mar 24, 2024 | Ireland, News
The Irish Islands Marine Resource Organisation producer organisation (IIMRO) is calling for an urgent new scientific study on pollack to be carried out so that accurate and up to date stock data can be collected to properly inform fisheries management. The recent...
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