View The EU COVID-19 response must foster sustainability to support fishing incomes and ecosystems ǀ View
Russia Russia rescues 536 fishermen stranded on huge piece of floating ice Local authorities say fishermen have ignored safety warning about the floating ice - known as ice floes - which leads to repeated incidents. 29/01/2020
View Depleted fish stocks can’t wait. The EU and Norway need to commit to ending overfishing now ǀ View EU-Norway consultations consistently result in agreements to continue overfishing. This is in no small part due to a bewilderingly flawed approach: by assuming the scientific advice for maximum sustainable catches as a starting point and then negotiating upwards. 02/12/2019
Art and Design 36 artists join forces to celebrate the sea The artists have presented a collection inspired by the deep blue in London. 12/11/2019
Greece Greek fishermen paid to collect rubbish caught from the sea for recycling Fishermen are being paid €200 a month to recycle waste from their nets. More and more plastic and cans are being pulled from the waters together with the fish. A new Greek company called Enaleia has backing from Greek and foreign donors to introduce a more sustainable way of fishing. 02/07/2019
Spain 360° video: This is the most sustainable way to catch tuna fish The almadraba technique might be 3,000 years old, but it is still the most sustainable way to catch tuna fish, it's claimed. Join Spanish fishermen as they catch the giant fish in this 360° report. 01/06/2019
Good Morning Europe Small-scale Danish fishermen push back against industrial fishing Traditional fishermen in the Danish village of Thorupstrand are pushing back against large-scale fishing operations that they say are threatening their livelihood and through that, their way of life. 23/05/2019
Angola See how the Angolan fishing industry works when the ship comes in Some 600 people are hard at work at the Vimar & Filhos fishing factory, which holds up to 2,000 tonnes of fresh fish. Join them in this 360° report. 15/05/2019
no comment Tourists witness Japanese traditional fishing season` opening Tourists gathered at the Nagara River in central Japan on Saturday to witness the season's opening of traditional fishing using trained waterfowl. 12/05/2019
futuris New risks and opportunities for fishing industry with climate change Researchers are preparing a set of practical recommendations for policymakers and the industry on mitigating climate change effects. They’re also preparing a software tool that helps to manage fish stocks more efficiently. 29/04/2019
Seychelles Watch: Traditional fishing at odds with Seychelles 'blue economy' Last year, Seychelles designated a third of its waters as protected areas where fishing is banned. 25/03/2019
world news How fish farming is reducing its impact on the environment Aquaculture has the potential to sustainably feed millions but first, its impact on the environment needs to be addressed. 15/03/2019
USA Over 40 ice fishermen rescued after ice floe breaks off in Lake Erie "It happened really fast," one fisherman told the Toledo Blade. "Thank God the Coast Guard was here for us." 10/03/2019
United Kingdom Brexit uncertainty hits UK fishing industry British fishing industry has by in large supported Brexit, but they are now raising concerns about the future. 20/02/2019
France France triggers 'hard Brexit' plan as no-deal exit is more likely €50 million is to be invested in ports and airports for customs infrastructure. 17/01/2019
Good Morning Europe Prospect of no-deal Brexit sparks concern among French fishermen French fishermen are increasingly concerned about the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, which would put their livelihoods on the line. 11/01/2019
World European Parliament plan ‘leaves Mediterranean fishing on the line’ “With the plan as it stands now, there will be less Mediterranean fish on the tables in France, Italy and Spain", said Oceana Europe Executive Director Lasse Gustavsson. 10/01/2019
no comment South Korea's ice fishing festival lures locals and foreign tourists South Korea's annual ice fishing festival drew massive crowds on Saturday who braved below freezing temperatures to catch trout in a frozen lake. 06/01/2019
Japan Endangered blue fin tuna gets record price at Tokyo fish market A Japanese tuna tycoon paid a record price for an enormous 278 kilogramme blue fin tuna at the first auction of the new year. 05/01/2019
Japan Tuna sells for record €2.7 million in Japan's New Year fish market The 278-kg bluefin tuna was sold to the owner of a Japanese sushi restaurant, but experts say demand for the fish has made it an endangered species. 05/01/2019
no comment 17th Chagan Lake Ice Fishing Culture Tourism Festival to open on Friday 17th Chagan Lake Ice Fishing Culture Tourism Festival to open on Friday 27/12/2018
View Fish have no voice or a vote. But they need the EU to act now | View Environmental crisis requires bold decisions. However, fisheries ministers keep setting catch limits too high even though overfishing goes against the law and costs us jobs, food, and money. 13/12/2018
World Scientists urge EU to end Mediterranean ‘overfishing crisis' Experts said EU leaders need to act to prevent the collapse of the region's fish stocks. 21/09/2018
World Fish eaters beware! European report warns of mercury threat Diet is the primary way in which people in Europe are exposed to mercury 21/09/2018
World Europe briefing: eight stories you need to know about today In a hurry? Here’s our lunchtime briefing of the key stories from around Europe. 30/08/2018
world news Cross-Channel scallop spat no business of Brussels "We invite the national authorities to resolve any dispute in an amicable way" 29/08/2018
France Scallop wars: French and British fishermen pledge talks to solve spat French and British fishermen have said they will attend talks to quell a dispute over access to the scallop-rich seabed off the coast of Normandy in northern France. 29/08/2018
