EFFOP: Concern over the UK’s Decision to Maintain Closure of the Sandeel Fishery

On 25 June 2025, the UK Government issued its statement regarding the final ruling of the arbitration tribunal in the case concerning the sandeel fishery. In the statement,…

FAO Report: Positive Progress in European Fisheries Strengthens Sustainable Supply for Marine Ingredients

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has just released its most comprehensive assessment to date of global marine fishery resources, incorporating data up to…

EU Commission on Fishing in 2026: EFFOP’s Response to New Fisheries Communication

The European Commission has published its annual Communication “Sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2026”, outlining both…

Farmed Atlantic Salmon Safe but lower on Omega 3s, Long-Term Study Finds: EFFOPs analysis

A major long-term study from the Institute of Marine Research in Bergen has revealed how the quality of farmed Atlantic salmon has changed over the past 16 years. Published…

The EU Blue Economy essential for EU populations and economy

The European Commission has just published its 2025 EU Blue Economy Report, presenting the latest data on the economic performance of sectors connected to the ocean,…

Baltic Sea: ICES Publishes Advice for 2026 Fishing Opportunities

The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has published its advice on fishing opportunities for 2026 for the Baltic Sea stocks. EFFOP is an observer…