All Industry News articles – Page 154
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Scottish marine survey
Marine ecologists and oceanography experts from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) embarked on a four week survey on 19 May, as part of ongoing work to improve scientific understanding of Scotland’s natural marine environment.
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Ireland receives €1m boost
Ireland’s inshore fisheries sector is to receive €1m in funding to develop sustainable, environmentally friendly fishing practices.
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Cooke closes Scottish deal
Canada’s Cooke Aquaculture has bought Marine Harvest’ fully owned subsidiary Meridian Salmon Farms, Scotland’s leading salmon farming company.
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Commission calls for driftnet ban
The European Commission is calling for the banning of the use of any kind of driftnets for fishing in all EU waters as of 1 January 2015.
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Deep-water rose shrimps now Friend of the Sea
Manno''s Brothers (Fratelli Manno) has become the first Italian company to achieve Friend of the Sea certification for it deep-water rose shrimps, which are caught in the Tyrrhenian Sea (GSA 9).
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NewsMore ASC-certified salmon for the market
Three more Lerøy Aurora farms have been certified against the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Salmon Standard and were awarded at the Seafood Expo Global last week.
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SFF voices concerns over EU fishery access
In a letter to First Minister Alex Salmond, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has voiced its concerns on fishery access to Scottish waters, should there be independence.
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NewsFishing industry to benefit from Lerwick Harbour development
A large new jetty at Lerwick Harbour in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, is due to begin in the third quarter this year, which will benefit the fishing industry.
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Marel’s new Fish MD
Sigurdur Olason has been appointed managing director of Marel’s Fish Industry Center.
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NewsNFFO commits £50,000 to training
The UK''s National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations’ (NFFO) Training Trust is committing £50,000 for fishermen’s training, safety equipment and general education about the fishing industry in 2014.
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NewsBaltic Sea under threat, says Oceana
As the number of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Baltic Sea and Kattegat continue to increase, little work is being done to actually protect them, leaving the area open to threat, says Oceana.
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ISSF researchers work towards bycatch mitigation
A team of International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) researchers and fishers are to embark on a journey through the Pacific in search of better fishing practices as part of the ISSF Bycatch Project.
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NewsEurope commits €5.7bn for CFP
Around €5.7bn in funding has been pledged to ensure the effective implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) after the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) was adopted by the European Council.
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NewsNew £2.5m fish farm site for Orkney
Wyre in Orkney, UK, is set for a new Scottish Sea Farms site that will significantly increase production of the quality farmed product.
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NewsShips set sail for NOAA survey season
NOAA ships, small boats, and hydrographic services contractors will be surveying more than 2,000 square nautical miles in US coastal waters this year, collecting data that will strengthen the foundation of the nation’s environmental intelligence.
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NewsPhosphorus production gold mine
Limited access to global reserves of phosphorus, a vital mineral added to salmon feed, means the industry must increase its use of current sources, says Nofima.
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NewsOz tax increases opposed
The Commonwealth Fisheries Association (CFA) is opposing the Australian Coalition Government’s proposal to increase tax for professional fishermen.
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NewsSainsbury’s launches sustainable sandwich
Sainsbury’s is the UK’s first retailer to launch a Marine Stewardship Council certified sustainable tuna sandwich.
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NewsWhelk fishery enters MSC programme
The Granville Bay whelk fishery has become the first whelk fishery worldwide to enter Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
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Russia plans to make quota changes
The Russian government plans to tighten fishing conditions in the country, reports Eugene Gerden.
