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The Arctic Ocean is changing fast as warming drives ice loss and pushes sub-Arctic fish north, opening up potential fishing opportunities. In 2021, an international agreement set a 16-year moratorium on fishing to collect more information about its sustainability.

The European Union and the Cook Islands have signed a new protocol to the sustainable fisheries partnership agreement for a duration of 7 years (2025-2032).

On 4 December, the EU concluded an agreement with Norway and the UK on the management of jointly managed fish stocks in the North Sea for 2026.

Building on the success of the first fish in Poland to be awarded an EU food quality label, the Polish group Carp Valley has turned a centuries-old carp-farming tradition into a powerful brand that has become a source of both pride and economic benefits to the local community.  

The European Commission has released the 2025 edition of the EU Fish Market report, revealing the latest trends in the European fisheries and aquaculture market. 

The European Commission released the 2025 annual economic report on the European Union fishing fleet (link to report), projecting operating profits of €567 million for the EU fleet in 2025.

Litter is one of the most pressing environmental issues facing oceans and poses risks to human health and well-being.

The International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) annual meeting for 2025 concluded with a positive outcome. This year’s discussions revolved around setting up a total allowable catch (TAC) quota for bluefin tuna for the next three years.

Across Finland’s thousands of lakes, familiar species like roach, bream and small perch are plentiful —but often overlooked. Despite being abundant, affordable and locally caught, they rarely make it onto the dinner table.