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UK Government announces latest Scottish projects to receive investment from the £100 million UK Seafood Fund.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
New measures will support thriving fishing industry.
Six anglers in Yorkshire and the North East have been fined hundreds of pounds for fishing illegally on separate occasions this year.
Public urged to report sightings of invasive Pacific pink salmon in UK waters.
UK fishermen will not be permitted to catch or swap any of the UK’s 5,773 tonnes of North Sea sandeel quota in 2023.
Dozens of angling clubs and fishery projects boosted by cash grants.
Nearly £1 million of rod licence income has been invested to improve fisheries across England in the last year.
Two men have been found guilty of fishing offences in Cheshire resulting in a criminal record and fines amounting to £675
Fishing occupations are set to be added to the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) following recommendations from the Migration Advisory Committee.
Fisherman Martin Williamson, of no fixed address, has been ordered to pay nearly £400 for fishing illegally in Christchurch Harbour.
Industry update on the results of I-VMS device testing, as MMO confirms its ongoing commitment to support fishers.
Northeast Atlantic spurdog stock has recovered enough to support landings
Defra to consult on proposed measures to ban industrial sandeel fishing within UK waters
Fisheries enforcement officers clamp down on illegal angling to protect fish stocks and make fishing sustainable.
The projects range from practical courses in seafood preparation or manning fishing boats through to degree level qualifications.
Women fishers and environmental activists thank the UK for its legislative support to protect the environment of Baja California Sur.
Fishing without a licence last summer has cost 3 men total penalties of £1,275.
A man has been ordered to pay £421 for fishing illegally with a gill net. The Environment Agency fisheries enforcement team witnessed Paul Common pulling in the net at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.
Grants of up to £40,000 on offer through £100m UK Seafood Fund to trial greener engine technology, helping to create a safe and sustainable fishing sector whilst tackling rising fuel costs
Fishing without a licence has cost anglers a total of £2,490 in penalties.
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