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The NFFO in collaboration with the North Sea Regional Advisory Council and other Fishermen’s representative bodies are again running the North Sea Stocks Survey that invites fishermen to contribute their knowledge on the status and trends in stocks subject to TACs.

North Sea Stock Survey 2010

2 August 2010

The NFFO in collaboration with the North Sea Regional Advisory Council and other Fishermen’s representative bodies are again running the North Sea Stocks Survey that invites fishermen to contribute their knowledge on the status and trends in stocks subject to TACs.

RACs Plan to Strengthen Fisheries Science

26 July 2010

Regional advisory councils, frustrated at continuing weaknesses in many ICES fish stock assessments, are working on a major new initiative to address data deficiencies.

The Future of Producer Organisations in the United Kingdom: The Evolution of Delegated Responsibilities

23 July 2010

The NFFO and UKAFPO, the representative body for producer organisations in the UK, are to discuss ideas on the extension of the role of POs in the UK.

EC Advisory Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture

14 July 2010

The NFFO holds a position on the EC Advisory Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (ACFA) and through this seat participated in a recent exchange of views with the Commission on the reform of the CFP.

UK Federation’s hold first meeting with Damanaki.

12 July 2010

The NFFO and Scottish Fishermen's Federation recently held their first meeting with new EC Commissioner Maria Damanaki, in Strasbourg, in a meeting organised by British MEPs.

“No Concerns”

2 July 2010

The NFFO says that it has “no concerns” following Richard Lochhead, the Scottish Cabinet Secretary's press claim that Scotland has won concessions to take the lead in the Council of Ministers on fisheries matters.

Constructive First Meeting with Minister

1 July 2010

An NFFO delegation, representing the diversity of the NFFO’s membership, met recently with Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon for initial discussions

Executive Thanks Special Advisor

29 June 2010

At its most recent meeting, in Newlyn, the NFFO Executive thanked Barry Edwards for his five years in post as the NFFO’s (unpaid) Special Advisor.

MPA Coalition Outlines Work Programme

23 June 2010

The MPA Coalition met recently in Fishmongers Hall, in London, to shape its future work programme.

Reform Process Adrift whilst Fault Lines Appear on Technical Measures

23 June 2010

CFP reform seems to be adrift after the lead Commission official on the reform process, Spaniard Cesar Deben, was abruptly removed from post by new fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki.

Nephrops: Taking it to the Ports

12 June 2010

North Sea RAC takes its Ideas for a Long-Term Management Plan for Nephrops to the main prawn ports

NFFO Exec Meets the MMO

7 June 2010

NFFO Exec Meets the MMO Marine Management Organisation, Chief Executive, Steven Gant and his top team met recently with the NFFO Executive Committee at the MMO’s new headquarters in Newcastle.

New Administration Outlines Broad Approach

28 May 2010

A large breakfast meeting between the Secretary of State and all of the new Defra ministers recently provided a wide range of stakeholders with the first insights into the ways in which the new administration will operate.

South West Fishing Industry Unite In Response to MCZ Proposals

14 May 2010

The fishing industry in the South West came together in Exeter on 5th May to discuss initial Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) proposals being planned under the Finding Sanctuary project.

CFP Conference Marks New Stage in Reform Process

12 May 2010

A major conference on the main CFP reform marked the end of one phase and the beginning of another, as the Commission closes down its external consultations and now moves to prepare its proposals and agree them internally within the College of Commissioners.

Bristol Channel Talks

24 April 2010

A third round of talks between NFFO and Redercentrale, the representative body for Belgian Fishermen, took place recently in London.

Bringing Fishermen’s Knowledge into the Heart of Science and Policy

22 April 2010

In the same way that a few pathfinder bees will arrive ahead of the swarm, the annual fisheries reports currently being prepared by the Federation have the potential to transform the future of fisheries science and fisheries policy.

MPA Coalition Builds Wide Support

22 April 2010

The MPA Coalition has attracted support from every part of the UK and beyond.

Sustainable Access to Inshore Fisheries Advisory Group (SAIF) Consultation: NFFO Response

9 April 2010

This paper is the NFFO’s response to the SAIF Proposition Paper which was circulated on 21st January 2010. Our response is in four parts:

MSY: Aiming at a 2015 Fisheries Nirvana

9 April 2010

First moves to operationalise a Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) approach to European fisheries management were taken at an ICES workshop recently attended by the NFFO under the North Sea RAC

Catch Quota Project Q + A

6 April 2010

The NFFO met recently with Defra officials to discuss the details of the DEFRA Catch Quota Project. The Federation requested a Question and Answer sheet to bring clarity to what the project involves.

NFFO Supports Channel Undulate Ray Initiative

26 March 2010

The NFFO has written to the Fisheries Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, urging him to support the Channel Islands/French initiative on undulate rays.

First Engagement with new MMO

25 March 2010

The Marine Management Organisation will be launched on 1st April.

Effort Limitation in the Shellfish Fisheries: NFFO Policy

23 March 2010

At a meeting in London on 9th March 2010, the NFFO Shellfish Committee reviewed its policy approach to the issue of limitation on fishing effort in the crab and lobster pot fisheries in the waters around the UK.
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