All Industry News articles – Page 336
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Global FISH Alliance promotes sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices worldwide
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) along with alliance partners AED and Darden Restaurants, which owns Red Lobster and Olive Garden, has announced the Global FISH Alliance, a program that promotes sustainable fisheries and responsible aquaculture practices.
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McMurdo announces January debut for Kannad Marine brand name
McMurdo Ltd, a company of the Orolia Group, has announced that following Orolia’s successful completion of the acquisition of Kannad in September and of McMurdo in November, a new strategy has been implemented for both companies which is designed to focus more clearly on the expertise each offers in their ...
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NewsUN General Assembly calls for greater protection of the deep sea
On 4 December the UN General Assembly called upon all high seas fishing nations to intensify their efforts to protect vulnerable deep-sea life in the international waters of the world’s oceans.
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Offshore Mariculture 2010 Chairman confirmed
Arne Fredheim, Director, CREATE (Centre for Research-based Innovation in Aquaculture Technology and Research), Sintef Fisheries and Aquaculture, Trondheim, Norway will Chair the Offshore Mariculture Conference 2010 that will be held from 16-18 June 2010 at the Hilton Imperial Hotel, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
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MPA Fishing Coalition to be launched early next year
Talks are underway to establish a high-level body to engage with Government on the introduction of marine protected areas in UK waters.
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NewsChanges to fisheries legislation cuts red tape for Commonwealth fishers
New reforms by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) will lead to a more efficient and cost effective fisheries management service for Australia, says the organisation.
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Groups condemn MSC label for Ross Sea toothfish
Scientists and environmental organisations last week criticized the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for its proposed certification of Ross Sea Antarctic toothfish. The certification was recommended by UK-based Moody Marine, the organisation chosen by the Ross Sea fishers and accepted by the MSC.
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Better farmed cod
A new “recipe” from Nofima scientists significantly reduces the rate of malformations in farmed cod, resulting in welfare improvements for the fish and financial improvements for the fish farmers, says the organisation.
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NewsNew Commissioner after Joe Borg
Malta’s prime minister has nominated the country’s social policy minister for the next Commission, meaning there will be a new Fisheries Commissioner after Joe Borg.
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NewsEFF in Scotland
A £9.3 million funding package has been announced from the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), taking the total level of EFF investment for 2009 to more than £25 million.
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NewsPelagic RAC calls for action
The PRAC is calling for immediate action by the Commission to stop the "irresponsible" behaviour of Iceland and Norway of setting unilateral quotas and putting mackerel and horse mackerel stocks at risk of depletion.
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NewsTen Years On: Britain Without the European Union
What will life be like in 10 years time? A new book examines the answer. It’s not a Tomorrow’s World review of future fishing equipment, but rather a reflection on the future shape of the country.
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NewsNegative reaction to ICCAT plans
The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna (ICCAT) has received a largely negative response to its multi-annual management plans adopted at its recent annual meeting.
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McMurdo sale completes to Orolia group
The sale of the assets of UK emergency distress beacon manufacturer McMurdo was finalised on 20 November when the transfer from Digital Angel Corporation to Orolia was completed.
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Commission agrees with Canada and Iceland to fight illegal fishing
The European Commission has just signed two administrative cooperation agreements with Canada and Iceland which mark a new step in the parties'' efforts to prevent, deter and eliminate Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
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Price decrease for most fishery products
The European Commission has adopted its annual on next year’s guide prices for fresh and frozen fisheries products as well as the EU producer price for tuna for processing.
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Co-op leads MCS Sustainable Seafood Supermarket Survey
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has released the results of its Sustainable Seafood Supermarket Survey, scoring eight major UK supermarkets for their performance in selling sustainably sourced seafood.
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Groundbreaking treaty on illegal fishing approved
A new treaty that aims to close fishing ports to ships involved in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing has been approved by FAO''s governing Conference. Once it enters into force, it will be the first ever legally binding international treaty focused specifically on this problem.
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TIME awards tuna tank farming the world's 2nd best invention
The breakthrough in farming of Southern Bluefin Tuna in the tanks of Clean Seas Ltd. in Australia has been awarded the world''s 2nd best invention in 2009 by TIME Magazine.
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NewsHigh-speed batching at Werner Larsson
When changing production from small manually packed bags to large wholesale bags, Danish fish company Werner Larsson Fiskeeksport invested in a Speed Batcher from Marel Food Systems. For the third year running, the company has been producing the Dutch Maatjes herring specialty at very high speeds.
