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Welcome to the APPG on Fisheries newsletter. Through regular updates, we aim to keep you informed of policy developments, Parliamentary announcements and sector headlines. We also provide round-ups of current Committee inquiries and fisheries-focused monitoring of the Parliamentary record, Hansard.
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Parliament News | Fisheries News | Hansard Monitoring
UK Fishing and Offshore Wind: Event Recap

 Last week's #FishingAndWind event explored how the fisheries and offshore wind sectors can collaborate and ensure optimal marine planning outcomes for all involved. If you missed the event, or would like a recap, the recording is now live on our website, alongside summaries of our speakers’ answers to questions from Parliamentarians and attendees.
Event summary & recording

Parliament News
Mairi Gougeon Appointed as Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands

Following the recent Scottish Parliament reshuffle, Mairi Gougeon takes up her new appointment as Scottish Fisheries Minister. Gougeon has experience of the fishing and seafood industries, having served as junior minister in the rural affairs office for more than two years.
Scottish Seafood Taskforce Makes Rapid Progress in Addressing Brexit Issues

The Scottish taskforce, formed in response to emerging export issues following Brexit, has reportedly made significant headway in recent months. In particular, progress has been made in reducing the amount of time staff spend filling in paperwork, streamlining the export process.
Cefas Launches New Fisheries 'International Centre of Excellence'

As we enter the UN Decade of Ocean Science, the International Centre of Excellence (ICoE) aims to become the go-to source of advice and expertise for successful fisheries management, through provision of "impartial, robust, and evidence-based advice relating to both target and bycatch species". 

Fisheries News
A round-up of the latest UK-relevant fishing news from a variety of sources.
 
The UK Fund was awarded to 57 projects, all looking to improve the sustainability and resilience of the UK fishing, aquaculture, and seafood sectors.

Clean Catch UK Launches The UK's First Bycatch Mitigation Hub
The Bycatch Hub has now officially launched online. It brings together fishers’ insights and scientific expertise on a wide range of bycatch mitigation techniques.

Fishing Into The Future Ignites a Dialogue Around Fisheries Co-Management
The charity has published an event summary, following their ‘Cast Your Voice’ relaunch, exploring the possible space for co-management in future fishing policy.

NFFO Offers £100k to Fund Safety Training Within the Fishing Industry
The initiative aims to continue improving fishermen's safety at sea, inviting member producer organisations and regional (non-sector) committees to apply.

Hansard Monitoring
Hansard is the official record of debates, votes and ministerial statements in Parliament. Our newsletters gather together any debates or questions concerning fisheries that have recently taken place.
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