All Industry News articles – Page 210
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Maria Damanaki visits Czech Republic
Today and tomorrow Commissioner Maria Damanaki will visit the Czech Republic to meet the Czech Minister of Agriculture, Petr Bendl, along with leading representatives of Czech Republic authorities and scientists.
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First Australasian salmon farms certified
Two Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon Ltd. salmon farms located in the Mackenzie Basin area near Twizel, New Zealand, have been Best Aquaculture Practices certified – the fist in Australasia.
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Automatic killing and bleeding trials show promise
Trials carried out by Nofima in 2011 and 2012 to test Australian slaughtering technology (which is currently utilised in Norwegian salmon aquaculture) on fishing vessels have produced extremely promising results.
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NewsUS research vessel sold to fishing company
Tanadgusix Corporation’s (TDX) flag research vessel, ‘Cape Flattery’ has been sold by broker Marcon International Inc, to Seattle based fishing company, US Seafoods.
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NewsProject to estimate biomass in fish farms
A project to efficiently calculate the total biomass of fish in offshore farms has completed its first stage.
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NewsWarmer oceans could mean smaller fish
A new study led by fisheries scientists at the University of British Columbia has found that changes in ocean and climate systems could lead to smaller fish.
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NewsCopeinca fish oil and fishmeal FoS
Peruvian fishmeal and fish oil producer, Copeinca, has achieved Friend of the Sea certification.
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NewsAn event not to be missed!
The 4th Offshore Mariculture Conference will be held in Izmir, Turkey on 17-19 October 2012 and is an event not to be missed by anyone involved in, or looking to be involved in, fish farming offshore.
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International convention on training and certification enters into force
The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995 (STCW-F 1995) entered into force on 29 September 2012.
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New Zealand Hoki fishery achieves third MSC certification
New Zealand’s popular white fish, Hoki, has been awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for a sustainable fishery for a third time.
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NZ fishing changes announced
Changes to some fishing catch limits and management controls in New Zealand have been announced, to ensure fish stocks are being managed for productivity and economic growth within sustainable limits.
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Seafish to host training event
Seafish is to host a one-day Seafood Training Academy conference and open day on 7 November which will focus on the variety of practical training programmes available from the Academy partners.
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NewsSeafish issues restricted fishing guidance
The UK Fisheries Economic Network (UKFEN) recently issued best practice advice for economists and industry analysts looking to assess the possible economic impacts of restricted fishing areas.
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£4 million improvements for Billingsgate
The UK’s largest inland market, Billingsgate Market, which sells 25,000 tonnes of fish and fish products per year, is set for improvements totalling £4 million during the next 12-18 months, reports Andrew Martin.
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NewsEU fishing fleet's economic recovery
According to the 2012 Annual Economic Report (AER), the European fishing fleet made an economic recovery in 2010 after two years of declining profitability.
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Korean crew sentenced for illegal dumping
Four members of the Korean crew of the fishing vessel, ‘Oyang 75’ have been sentenced in the Christchurch District Court, New Zealand, following an investigation into illegal dumping of fish.
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UK fishing industry report out today
The Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2011 report shows a fall in quantity but an increase in value of fish landed by the UK fleet.
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NewsSnow crab certified to MSC standard
The southern Gulf of St. Lawrence snow crab trap fishery, entered into assessment by the Affiliation of Seafood Producers Association of Nova Scotia (ASPANS), has been awarded MSC certification.
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Queensland lobster off limits
Queensland’s government has announced that all species of tropical rock lobster will be off limits to fishers from midnight 1 October 2012 until midnight 31 January 2013 in Queensland tidal waters.
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New Zealand fishermen forego orange roughy quota increase
New Zealand fish quota owners have decided to forego fishing an increased orange roughy stock in the interest of long-term sustainability.
