All Industry News articles – Page 139
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NewsCountries vote to protect bluefin tuna
A joint proposal by the United States, Mexico and Japan to reduce the catch limit of Pacific bluefin tuna in the eastern Pacific Ocean in 2015 and 2016 has been accepted by member nations at the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC).
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ISSF calls for better tuna monitoring
The International Seafood Sustainability Fund (ISSF) is calling for the use of vessel monitoring systems (VMS) by regional tuna fisheries management organisations and national governments globally.
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Further action to protect seabirds
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has introduced new seabird protections for scalefish auto longline boats in the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery.
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A taste of the sea
Europêche and the Chairman of the Fisheries Committee, Alain Cadec MEP, co-hosted a triumphant Seafood Showcase Cocktail Reception on Wednesday evening, displaying an abundant array of sustainably-caught produce.
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NewsTackling abandoned fishing gear
The charity World Animal Protection has launched a new global initiative to tackle lost and abandoned fishing gear in the oceans, which it says will save the lives of millions of marine animals and create safer, cleaner seas.
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NewsManagement changes at Icelandic Group
Icelandic Group has announced that Magnús Bjarnason is stepping down as CEO and will be replaced by Board director Árni Geir Pálsson.
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Ocean Way trawler incident
The search operation for two missing crewmen of the UK based ‘Ocean Way’ fishing trawler, which ran into problems off the Northumberland coast at the weekend, has been called off.
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NewsRobot vehicles on a fish tracking mission
Three marine ‘robot’ vehicles have been launched from Plymouth, UK, to undertake a fish tracking mission in and around new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
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Scottish delegation to China
A delegation of Scottish fish and seafood suppliers are arriving in China today to participate in the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2014 in Qingdao.
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NewsSeafish premiere’s processing film
UK industry authority Seafish premiered its new film exploring the multi-billion pound seafood processing industry on 3 November in London to an invited audience from the industry.
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NewsGreenpeace highlights “Monster boats”
Greenpeace has blasted 20 “monster boats” which it says are examples of the most destructive and oversized fishing vessels operating under European flag, ownership or management.
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NewsSouthern Ocean protection efforts blocked
Global efforts to protect key areas in the Ross Sea and East Antarctica have been blocked by China and Russia, after the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) failed to reach an agreement.
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NewsIcelandic cod fishery recertified
The Icelandic cod (Gadus morhua) fisheries have been recertified to the FAO Based Icelandic Responsible Fisheries Management Specification.
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Arkhangelsk Trawl Fleet enters assessment
The Arkhangelsk Trawl Fleet (ATF), one of the biggest fishing industry companies in the Pomorye region of Russia has entered its cod and haddock fishery into assessment for MSC certification.
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NewsResearchers tackle toxic algae
Researchers at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, UK, are working hard to develop a dipstick test to check for toxic algae – a move that could make huge improvements to fish farming around the world.
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UK fishermen push for fair quotas
The UK government is pushing for a fair deal for European fishing quotas after meeting with fishermen ahead of the EU December Council.
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NewsIllegal swordfish fishing
Oceana says that despite overfishing, the EU is still “refusing” to take action to protect stocks of Mediterranean swordfish.
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NewsControversial TACs proposed for 2015
The European Commission proposed fishing limits for 2015 have received a mixed response by some who say that many exceed safe limits specified by scientific advice.
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Chat app for fishermen
Mobile satellite company, Inmarsat, has launched a new chat application for fishermen on board Chinese coastal fishing vessels to keep in close contact with colleagues and family.
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NewsGSI unveils first progress report
The Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) has highlighted its approach and progress towards the sustainability of the salmon farming industry with its first report ‘Building the Foundation for a Sustainable Future’.
