All Industry News articles – Page 145
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NewsSunscreen proves harmful to ecosystems
Nanoparticles found in sunscreen have a harmful effect on ocean ecosystems and can impact the growth of certain species, according to a new study carried out by Friends of the Earth.
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NewsFood security still an issue in the UK
Newspaper reports in the middle of August that the British government was delaying publication of an official review of the integrity and assurance of food supply networks have raised fears that food security is still a major concern in the UK.
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NewsNorway lobster rearing success
Scientists at the UK’s University of Swansea say they have made a significant breakthrough in rearing and hatching Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) as part of an EU initiative to develop its sustainability in the wild.
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Scottish Fishermen’s Federation appointments
Ross Dougal has been elected as the new president of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) at the organisation’s annual general meeting.
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New software to detect fraud
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has recently invested in business intelligence software which will assist in the detection of quota evasion.
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Cameras reveal limited impact of fishing
Deep sea camera systems have revealed that trawl and longline fisheries are having little impact on seafloor biodiversity around Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
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NewsMarine Harvest scoops record high profit
Marine Harvest achieved an operational EBIT of NOK1.220m (US$197,591) in the second quarter of 2014 – a record high for the Norwegian seafood company.
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NewsSustained observations of the sea
The UK’s Marine Biological Association has highlighted long term changes across the UK marine systems, the subject of new paper published by the Royal Society.
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News‘Fishing for Yes’
With less than 20 days to go until the future of Scotland is decided in a vote for independence, North East MSP Christian Allard is ‘Fishing for Yes’.
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NewsOceana website dedicated to Baltic data
Oceana has launched a website to gather information on sick, dead and “disappearing” fish in the Baltic Sea in a bid to increase available knowledge and improve research and studies.
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Danish herring fishery enters MSC reassessment
A North Sea herring fishery operated by the Danish Pelagic Producers Organisation (DPPO) has now entered Marine Stewardship Council reassessment, following its initial certification in 2009.
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NewsScottish mussels take a starring role on BBC Horizon
The environmentally friendly credentials of Scottish rope grown mussels were highlighted in a UK BBC Horizon programme screened on 20 August.
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Kiwis show their support for aquaculture
A recent survey carried out by New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) revealed that 73% of New Zealanders have positive views of aquaculture and 91% think the country should look for sustainable growth opportunities.
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NewsNew Trawleye revealed at Nor-Fishing
Simrad introduced the innovative new Simrad PX Trawleye at Nor-Fishing 2014.
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Aquaculture linked to poverty reduction
International research organisation, WorldFish Center, has produced a report with the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies revealing evidence of aquaculture''s link to poverty reduction.
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NewsEU lifts measures against Faroe Islands
The European Commission has lifted measures set against the Faroe Islands in August 2013 following their unsustainable fishery on Atlanto-Scandian herring, but the dispute continues.
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NewsMarel wins Innovation Award 2014
Marel''s FleXicut has won the 2014 Nor-Fishing Innovation Award.
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NewsVacuum pumping better for trawl caught fish
A collaborative experiment between Nofima and Nergård Havfiske AS has shown that pumping from the trawl’s cod-end is gentler for the fish than lifting the complete catch onto the deck.
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NewsEnvironment award presented at Nor-Fishing
The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries Environment Prize for 2014 was awarded to the company Nofir AS during the first day of Nor-Fishing.
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NewsASC passes 1000 certified products milestone
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has announced that more than 1000 products carrying the ASC logo are now available across 37 countries.
