Fishing News Magazine

21 January, 2026

Migration minister refuses to meet Northern Ireland POs on ‘critical’ visa issues; concern at new Marine Recovery Fund, accused of allowing wind developers to ‘pay to pollute’; alternative VMS system now up and running in D&SIFCA district; and Baie de Seine scallops gain MSC certification. Plus: the AI processing innovation allowing US fishermen to achieve ‘Michelin-star’ fish quality; and the remarkable fishing career of iconic East Neuk of Fife boat Silver Chord.