Blue Marine, alongside fishing organisations, believes the UK government poorly managed the fishing industry’s expectations post-2016 EU referendum. Fishers were promised full control of UK waters and increased quotas, but the Brexit transition deal maintained EU fishing access until 2021, sparking feelings of betrayal. Despite political promises, fishing was not a priority in Brexit talks. To address confusion, Blue Marine hosted a seminar—partnering with industry groups and the Fishmongers’ Company—offering an independent, realistic view of Brexit’s impact on UK fisheries. Expert speakers covered political, legal, and trade implications to help fishers understand the true outlook for their industry.
Fish Aggregating Devices in Responsible Tuna Fisheries Symposium Report
The European Union has held a dominant position among Indian Ocean tuna fleets since the 1980s, despite the ocean’s distance from Europe. At times, vessels flying Spanish or French flags accounted for nearly 40 per cent of the catch of the region’s three key tropical tuna species: skipjack, yellowfin and bigeye.
07 May 2026
