Today, some 35 per cent of the world’s fish stocks are classified as overfished. That’s thanks largely to a combination of government subsidies, as well as illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
EU vessels are registering with African fleets and exploiting local fishing laws
European Commission drops possible legal action against five member states for failing to police ban on discarding fish
The nation’s inability to protect a species that has such cultural power looks both cavalier and foolish
UN agency says aquaculture boom will boost food security but critics say it harms fragile marine ecosystems
Pursuit of the elusive salmon inevitably brings failure. It’s why anglers get so hooked
Urgent need to ratify UN treaty to protect 30% of oceans by 2030, backers say
Paris presses European Commission to take action after trawler fleet banned from 13 areas
People (and fish) need to consume this seafood rather than wiping out stocks of the ‘big five’
Reducing trade friction with the EU could boost access to member states, group says
UK campaign group targets fleet owned by billionaire Lu Weiding’s conglomerate Wanxiang Group
Boost for trade body though progress lacking on overfishing and aid for farmers
Copenhagen claims London’s ban on catching sand eels on Dogger Bank discriminates against its fleet
Fish sold by major retailers in Europe is harming food security in west Africa
Two-year scheme sets new standards for pay and working conditions on British boats
China steps up aid for regional banks as economic risks mount
Majority of industrial vessels in world’s oceans are not publicly tracked, says Global Fishing Watch
Supermarkets among groups behind pilot scheme to combat human rights abuses in British fleet
Investigation will examine claims of bad practice by key fishing body in Northern Irish supply chains
A professor on how academics are working with ‘keystone actors’ to change fishing
FT investigation detailed mistreatment of Filipino crew who worked on British boats over the course of a year
Two cousins came to the UK for a better life. They left changed forever
Country could become first to extract battery metals from its ocean floor
The sector is struggling with labour shortages and post-Brexit export regulations
Washington has cracked down on Beijing’s vessels over illegal fishing and ‘grey-zone operations’ in South China Sea
