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Suspension of scallop fishing in parts of the North Sea

Suspension of scallop fishing in parts of the North Sea

Scallop fishing in the North Sea around Dogger Bank will be suspended for four weeks from Sunday 12 July to Saturday 8 August to enable data gathering about the state of the shellfish stock. Following a call for evidence, and engaging with the scallop industry, the...
North Sea cod MSC certification suspended

North Sea cod MSC certification suspended

Following recent scientific estimates indicating stocks have dropped below safe biological levels, North Sea cod’s MSC certification is to be suspended. The suspension, which will become effective as of 24 August 2019, affects all MSC certified fisheries targeting the...