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Octopus explosion triggers dialogue

Fishermen, scientists and fisheries managers have come together at a Defra-hosted conference to share evidence and discuss the recent increase in octopus numbers off the south-west coast of England, and how regulators and the industry can respond to the challenges and opportunities it presents. In the last year, fishermen in the region have reported a sharp rise in octopus catches. Since 2021, total UK vessel octopus landings into UK ports have increased by nearly 1500% from an annual average of around 220 tonnes to over 3700 tonnes. For some, this has opened up a valuable new fishery almost overnight. For… [...]

Making the most of invasive salmon

Large quantities of pink salmon are removed from Norwegian rivers to protect wild salmon and ecosystems. But while the fish represent an environmental challenge, it is also a resource that is currently underutilised. Trials with beach seines in Finnmark demonstrate that pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) can be caught efficiently, with limited by-catch of wild salmon. Research by Nofima also shows that the fish has good qualities as a food resource. These results open the way for better utilisation of this invasive species. The results of the BLUSH-Laks research project show that beach seining can be part of the solution. This… [...]

POs call for faster CFP revision, simpler rules and protected fisheries budget

EAPO members ended this year’s annual meeting by stressing the need for clear priorities for the Common Fisheries Policy revision and the 2028–2034 EU budget. They warn that CFP revision needs to be quick and practical, while maintaining ring-fenced funding for fisheries is essential in the next EU budget if the industry is to thrive. ‘EAPO speaks for every fleet, from the smallest vessel to the largest. That unity is our strength as the key decisions on fisheries are taken, said EAPO President Jean-Marie Robert. EAPO members have welcomed Parliament’s resolution seeking an ambitious reform of the CFP. Central to… [...]

Kirkella lands final cod of the year

Hull freezer trawler Kirkella has made its final landing of cod for this year, discharging 553 tonnes of fillets and 60 tonnes of fishmeal. Most of the crew left the vessel in Hull. Following two weeks alongside, Kirkella is now in Cuxhaven with a crew of 13, to be prepared to start fishing again in January. Prior to Brexit, Kirkella fished about 300 days a year. Since then, lost access to fishing grounds and an industry-wide decline in cod stocks have reduced its operating pattern considerably, leaving one of Britain’s few remaining distant-water trawlers tied up for much of the… [...]

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New Vessels

We keep track of new fishing vessels from all over Europe and around the world, in line with the major optimisation of fisheries that has taken place in recent years. We follow shipyards and designers around the world to keep you updated on newbuilds in the fishing industry.