Oct 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Fish producers are calling on the European Commission to ban Norway from fishing in Irish waters following “undue pressure” on mackerel stock. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) said Norway’s overfishing practices are the main cause of a...
Oct 15, 2024 | Latest News, News Articles
Fish producers have issued a call to ban Norway from fishing in Irish waters. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation say Norway’s overfishing practices are the main cause of a scientifically recommended mackerel quota cut of 22% next year, which will hit Ireland...
Oct 15, 2024 | Latest News, News Articles
The Irish fishing industry is intensifying what has become an angry battle against Nordic countries, in particular Norway, for what is alleged to be their abuse of mackerel catches. This could wipe out the stocks, causing a loss of over €10m to Ireland. The European...
Oct 14, 2024 | Latest News, News Articles
The new Seafood Ireland group travelled to Brussels last week to seek support from MEPs, following confirmation in two reports of a sharp decline in Irish landings. Noting that landings by Irish vessels fell by a ‘staggering’ €37m last year compared to 2022, according...
Oct 3, 2024 | Latest News, News Articles
Scientists from four countries, sailing on five research vessels, have reported a 42% drop in mackerel biomass, and near halving of mackerel abundance, that could have far-reaching impacts on the TAC advice from ICES that will be published later this year. The results...
