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EU and Seychelles sign four-year tuna fishing protocol

The agreement gives up to 38 EU vessels access to Seychelles’ waters and includes €3 million to support the country’s fisheries and aquaculture sector.

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Red coral populations have come close to disappearing in some areas due to excessive fishing pressure.

FAO research programme supports Mediterranean red coral conservation

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Since 2022, Indonesia has established 15 village-based Smart Fisheries Villages (SFVs) and 17 SFVs managed by Technical Implementation Units (UPTs) across different regions of the country.

Indonesia and FAO promote Smart Fisheries Village model

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The Spanish fisheries and oceanographic research vessel Emma Bardán will map the seabed before and after trawling with both types of door.

Mediterranean trial tests semi-pelagic trawl doors to reduce seabed impact

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The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, closed the event marking the 30th anniversary of the Canary Islands Marine Reserves of Fishing Interest, held at the Government Subdelegation headquarters in Tenerife.

Spain celebrates marine reserves as a model for sustainable fisheries

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Aerial view of the White Nile River as it flows through Juba, capital of South Sudan.

South Sudan could be a fish-exporting country by 2027

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Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, November 2, 2024 - The Fisheries and Oceans Canada boats moored in the old port during a cloudy blue hour fall morning.

Canada renews the Quebec Fisheries Fund with $50 million

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Projects will focus on WPPNRI 711 in the North Natuna Sea.

Indonesia boosts maritime surveillance with 10 new patrol vessels

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Also, it has already issued fishing licences to all 3,888 registered vessels, achieving 100% compliance.

Vietnam's Hà Tĩnh reinforces anti-IUU measures for the second half of 2026

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The Canadian Coast Guard Ship, Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

Canada patrols North Pacific in crackdown on illegal fishing

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The representatives of the Spanish fisheries sector.

Spain calls for higher EU fisheries funding in budget talks

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This project is part of Belize's Blue Bonds for Ocean Conservation initiative, supported by The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

Belize selects Satlink as official electronic monitoring provider

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Sitka, Alaska, is home to commercial fishing vessels.

NOAA allocates $123.6M in fishery disaster aid for fishing communities

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Official ceremony for the awarding of MSC certification to the Peruvian eel fishery.

Peruvian eel fishery, first in the world to be MSC-certified

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The oceanographic rosette and CTD are scientific instruments installed on board and used to collect water samples and measure the physical and chemical properties of seawater.

Spanish study shows how ocean currents shape tuna populations

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URI's Sarah Gaines (right) and other members of the Fish Right team work with small-scale industrial fishers.

The University of Rhode Island secures $24M to strengthen fisheries management in the Philippines

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Their function is to help restore fish populations.

Mexico establishes three new fishing refuge zones to protect marine resources

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Elspeth Macdonald, CEO of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation.

Scottish Fishermen's Federation announced CEO retirement

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EU and Seychelles sign four-year tuna fishing protocol

FAO research programme supports Mediterranean red coral conservation

Indonesia and FAO promote Smart Fisheries Village model

Mediterranean trial tests semi-pelagic trawl doors to reduce seabed impact

Spain celebrates marine reserves as a model for sustainable fisheries

South Sudan could be a fish-exporting country by 2027

Canada renews the Quebec Fisheries Fund with $50 million

Indonesia boosts maritime surveillance with 10 new patrol vessels

Vietnam's Hà Tĩnh reinforces anti-IUU measures for the second half of 2026

Canada patrols North Pacific in crackdown on illegal fishing

Spain calls for higher EU fisheries funding in budget talks

Belize selects Satlink as official electronic monitoring provider

NOAA allocates $123.6M in fishery disaster aid for fishing communities

Peruvian eel fishery, first in the world to be MSC-certified

Spanish study shows how ocean currents shape tuna populations

The University of Rhode Island secures $24M to strengthen fisheries management in the Philippines

Mexico establishes three new fishing refuge zones to protect marine resources

Scottish Fishermen's Federation announced CEO retirement

Canada announces a 55% increase in the Northern Cod quota for 2026

EU fisheries plans under review after calls for reform

EU fisheries sustainability improves, but challenges remain as Commission opens 2027 consultation

Nueva Pescanova Group brings a new freezer trawler into its Namibian fleet

IFFO warns: Peru announces extended anchovy fishing ban

OceanEye initiative to boost Europe’s role in global ocean monitoring