All Industry News articles – Page 197
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NewsUK fishermen reject Greenpeace report
The National Federation of Fisherman’s Organisations (NFFO), the body representing fishermen’s interests in the UK has rejected claims by Greenpeace that criticise how the industry is represented.
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NewsUK college opens new trout research facility
The UK’s Sparsholt agricultural college, has opened a new £500,000 Salmonid Rearing and Trials Centre – a unique teaching and research centre that aims to help bolster the UK''s aquaculture industry.
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NewsPortugal to nominate new MPA
The Gorringe seamounts have been nominated by the Portuguese government to become a Marine Protected Area.
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Aberystwyth University to host marine biology conference
Aberystwyth University will be hosting the 10th annual postgraduate conference of the Marine Biological Association of the UK (MBA), which will bring together up to 100 marine biologists from across the UK and Europe from 8th-10th May 2013.
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NewsOceana to give EU evidence of illegal fishing
Oceana has said that it will be sending the EU evidence of illegal fishing activity in the protected area surrounding Cabrera (Balearic Islands) and south Majorca.
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NewsCanada can’t eradicate salmon virus
In the wake of four recent major outbreaks of the deadly infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) in Atlantic waters surrounding Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has said that it can’t eradicate the disease.
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NewsNew projects awarded EFF funding
Eleven English fisheries projects have been approved to receive funding from the latest European Fisheries Fund (EFF) panel.
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NewsEamon Cusack new IFM chair
The Institute of Fisheries Management, the UK-based international body promoting sustainable management of freshwater and marine fisheries, has appointed Eamon Cusack as its new chairman.
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NewsSFF: Iceland needs to focus on a mackerel resolution
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has accused the Icelandic Government of using a media trip to Iceland this week as a ‘spin to defend the indefensible’ and says it should be seeking a resolution to the mackerel dispute instead.
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NewsSPFA wants mediator to end mackerel dispute
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has backed the announcement by Scottish Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead that an international mediator should be appointed to help end the mackerel fishery stalemate with Iceland and the Faroes.
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NewsFAO fuel saving manual for small vessels
The FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department has released a new manual, ‘Fuel savings for small fishing vessels’, to provide practical advice on ways to reduce fuel.
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NewsFishermen and scientists working together
The need for collaboration between fishermen and scientists was reiterated at the eighth annual meeting of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) and the Regional Advisory Councils (RAC).
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New policy co-ordinator for SWFPA
Jennifer Mouat has recently joined the Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association in the newly created role of policy co-ordinator.
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News'Fattoria del pesce' rainbow trout FOS
The Fattoria del Pesce Srl farming site and processing factory in Italy have been certified Friend of the Sea for rainbow trout production.
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Iceland dismisses EU fishing policy
Iceland’s president has dismissed the EU Common Fisheries Policy as a “colossal failure” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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NewsPortuguese fishery gets MSC certificate reinstated
Portuguese sardine fishery, Anopcerco, has had its MSC certification reinstated following a positive audit, conducted by independent certifier, Intertek Moody Marine.
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NewsMcDonald’s USA to serve MSC fish
As part of its 10 year commitment to sustainable fishing practices, McDonald’s USA will serve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fish in over 14,000 restaurants nationwide, making it the first national restaurant chain to adopt the blue ecolabel.
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NewsFaroes withdraw from herring agreement
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) and the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) have condemned the Faroese for deciding to withdraw from international sharing arrangements for the Atlanto-Scandian herring stock this week.
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NewsRobots to improve salmon processing
Gobal processing equipment supplier, Marel, has designed an ITM2 trimming robot to help improve high value salmon trimming.
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NewsKosher supplier achieves FOS certification
Kosher food supplier the Manischewitz Company has successfully undergone a Friend of the Sea audit and the company’s anchovies, sardines and mackerel products can now carry the FOS seal of approval.
