All Industry News articles – Page 213
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NewsSFF sets the cod record straight
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has angrily dismissed some media reports on a scientific study of the number of adult cod in the North Sea, criticising their failure to give a true account of the status of the stock.
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New harbour for Sri Lanka
A new fisheries harbour built on Sri Lanka''s east coast with Danish aid is said to be meeting a critical need for vessel berthing and fish processing facilities in the region, reports Chandani Jayatilleke.
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Lobster hatchery receives £150,000 grant
The National Lobster Hatchery at Padstow on the north Cornwall coast in England has been awarded a £150,000 grant from the EU funded organisation, Supporting Sustainable Coastal Fisheries, reports Bryan Gibson.
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EC to amend cod plan
The European Commission has tabled an amendment to the long-term management plan for cod in the North Sea, the Skagerrak, the Eastern Channel, the Kattegat, the West of Scotland and the Irish Sea.
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NewsEFF funding supports local catch app
Following a European Fisheries Fund (EFF) grant from the UK’s Marine Management Organisation (MMO), a south coast seafood promotional organisation has set up a new smart phone app.
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MSC appoints new governance body members
The Marin Stewardship Council (MSC) has welcomed four new non-executive appointments to the MSC.
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NewsBay Bulls’ harbour reconstructed
Jim Flaherty, Canada’s Minister of Finance, and Senator Fabian Manning have officially opened the newly reconstructed Small Craft Harbours’ wharf in Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Shellfish harvesting closed in areas of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
The harvesting of bivalve molluscs including oysters, clams, mussels, Bay scallops and quahogs is prohibited until further notice in areas of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
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NewsEP to vote on shark ban
Next week, the Fisheries Committee of European Parliament will vote to put in place a complete shark finning ban – a measure that the industry claims will cost them € 9.4 million.
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NewsMEPS vote not to increase fish stocks
The European Parliament has voted not to support the European Commission''s proposals to rebuild Europe depleted fish stocks.
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NewsEncouraging inshore fishery management
Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) are encouraging people interested in the management of inshore fisheries around the North East and North West coasts of England and the Isles of Scilly to volunteer to help.
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NewsMEPs back mackerel sanctions
The European Commission now has the power to ban EU imports of fish from overfished stocks, following the regulation being approved on Wednesday.
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NewsEU fishing report published
The 2012 Annual Economic Report on the European Fishing Fleet has been published.
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NewsOz government acts to stop super trawler
Australia’s Environment Minister, Tony Burke, has announced plans to prevent super trawler FV Abel Tasman (formerly FV Margiris) fishing in Australian waters.
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NewsEAS gives Honorary Life Membership
At AQUA 2012, Patrick Sorgeloos, director of the Laboratory of Aquaculture and the Artemia Reference Center of the University of Ghent in Belgium, was presented with an EAS Honorary Life Membership.
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NZ Marine Legislation Bill first reading
The New Zealand Marine Legislation Bill had its first reading in Parliament this week.
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National Fish & Chip Awards 2013 innovation finalists announced
The three finalists of the Marketing and Innovation Award category of the UK’s National Fish & Chip Awards 2013, organised by Seafish, have been announced after being judged on their creative marketing strategies and innovative thinking.
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NewsMinisters discuss need for cooperation
Ministers discussed a range of issues such as aquaculture, aquatic invasive species, and protecting Canada’s fisheries at the CCFAM annual meeting last week in Victoria, British Columbia.
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NewsMSC film to promote 'Sustainable Seas'
The science behind the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) program is explained in the new film ''Sustainable Seas''.
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Bento Sushi the largest restaurant chain in NA to achieve MSC certification
Bento Sushi has achieved a new milestone in the Marine Stewardship Council program with 124 locations in Loblaw banner stores across Canada receiving MSC Chain of Custody certification.
