All Industry News articles – Page 138
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Rebuilding the Atlantic cod stock
Canada has announced the development of a rebuilding plan for the southern Newfoundland Atlantic cod stock in NAFO Sub-Division 3Ps.
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European outrage at ICCAT results
The results of the 14th International Conference for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna (ICCAT) have been slammed by the EU fishing industry, which it says are “ill-thought out”.
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Asian carp processing plant planned
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has announced that Riverine Fisheries International LLC plans to build a fish processing operation in Fulton County, Kentucky, USA.
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New NFI Crab Council member
The NFI Crab Council has welcomed Ocean Source Group as its latest member.
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Farmed yellowtail kingfish FoS
Yellowtail kingfish producer Clean Seas has been confirmed compliant with Friend of the Sea’s criteria for aquaculture at sea.
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NewsSeaweed farming brings opportunities to Ireland
Seaweed farming offers Ireland the opportunity to become a producer of one of the EU''s fastest growing food categories that could boost Irish seafood sales by an additional €10m per year by 2020.
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NEAFC makes improvements on shark management
The North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) has adopted shark conservation measures, including a ‘fins-attached’ requirement, but has failed to agree on other commercial species like mackerel and herring.
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NewsPEI lobster trap fishery certified
The Prince Edward Island (PEI) lobster trap fishery has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
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NewsGreenpeace blocks S. Korean vessel
Greenpeace is protesting against South Korea''s "lack of control over its illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) activities" by blocking the departure of fishing vessel ''Insung 3'' from Busan.
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Patagonian tootfish TAC increased
The total allowable catch for Australia’s Patagonian toothfish has been increased by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA).
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NewsAustralia and China sign free trade agreement
A free trade agreement has been signed between China and Australia in a deal that is Australia’s biggest-ever and that has taken a decade to finalise.
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NewsICCAT bluefin tuna quota a cause for concern
The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas’ (ICCAT) decision to approve 20% annual increases in catches over three years of Atlantic bluefin tuna has come under fire from conservationists.
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Tuna broker FoS certified
Taiwanese tuna broker F.C.F. Fishery Co. has achieved Friend of the Sea (FoS) certification for a number of its purse seine fleets.
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NewsCall for support for communities struck by Ebola
The World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) has called for accelerated action to support West African communities devastated by the scourge of Ebola.
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NewsAtlantic bluefin tuna: counting the numbers
A new US$145,694 grant is being used to design and carry out the first autonomous aerial vehicle surveys of Atlantic bluefin tuna that will help provide regional estimates of their numbers.
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NewsIcelandic marine industry generates up to 30% of GDP
According to a new report published by the Iceland Ocean Cluster, ocean industries generate 25-30% of Iceland''s gross domestic product and between 15-20% of employment.
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Next step for shark and ray conservation
Member countries at the Conference of Parties (CoP) agreed to grant strict protection to 21 species of sharks and rays under the Appendices of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS).
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NewsCall to eradicate shark finning
Cepesca and Oceana have called upon the 49 Contracting Parties to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna (ICCAT) to close legal loopholes that still allow some fleets to carry out illegal finning of sharks.
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NewsDeep-sea stocks pushed to the limit
Fishing opportunities for deep-sea species for 2015 and 2016 have been reduced by the Council of Fisheries Ministers of the European Union, but for 63% of stocks, catch limits have been set higher than scientifically advised.
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Scots call for common sense
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) is calling for a common sense approach to the consultation on the management of 11 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Scotland.
