All Industry News articles – Page 91
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NewsChina aiming to improve krill oil production
There will continue to be quality issues with Chinese krill oil, but Chinese producers remain committed to bringing in updated technologies, according to Dimitri Sclabos, CEO of Chilean-based krill consultancy Tharos.
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NewsCalls for cuts to yellowfin catch
A collective of 389 key businesses, from tuna companies to supermarkets, are joining with WWF to call for better regulation of tuna fishing within the Indian Ocean.
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‘Choke stocks’ could wreak havoc on fishing fleets
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) fears that overcoming the impact of ‘choke stocks’ will be one of the principal challenges facing fisheries managers to ensure the discard ban does not wreak havoc on the viability of the Scottish fishing fleet.
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NewsSea Change Champion Award 2016
World Animal Protection UK has opened nominations for its Sea Change Champion Award 2016 recognising the best practice in tackling ghost fishing gear.
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NewsThailand urged to take further steps
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) has welcomed the commitment shown by the Royal Thai Government (RTG) to address IUU fishing and the associated human rights abuses and human trafficking in the Thai seafood sector, but says more needs to be done.
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NewsAquaGen acquires majority shareholding of Aquabel
Salmon genetics company, AquaGen AS, has acquired the majority shareholding of Aquabel, a Brazil-based tilapia breeding and distribution company.
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FVG’s battle against sea lice
Fish Vet Group (FVG) has announced that it has successfully obtained an Import Tolerance for azamethiphos, the active ingredient in Benchmark’s sea lice treatments.
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PNA Vessel Day Scheme to remain
A Pacific island fisheries bloc has unanimously decided to maintain its Vessel Day Scheme (VDS) management system.
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Progress on conserving marine biodiversity
The first step has been taken on developing a legally-binding instrument for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
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MSC fish gets government approval
The UK government’s official healthy eating guidelines now recommend that consumers choose fish from sustainable sources, including Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified seafood.
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NewsSeaspan begin construction on second OFSV
Seaspan Shipyards, Vancouver, has announced the start of construction on its second National Shipbuilding Strategy (NNS) ship.
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NewsFuture bright for Timor-Leste with hatchery opening
A new hatchery has been unveiled in Timor-Lester as a crucial part of its National Aquaculture Development Strategy (2012-2030).
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NewsGlobal ocean fish populations could increase while providing more food
A new study, co-authored by University of Washington researchers, has revealed that most of the world’s wild fisheries could be at healthy levels in just ten years.
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Penalties against illegal fishers welcomed
The Australian Government has congratulated Spanish authorities for taking action against several Spanish nationals and companies involved in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Southern Ocean.
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NewsLower blood pressure with shrimp shells
The dietary supplement Systolite is expected to be launched onto the UK market this year, with the product being ready for the European market by 2018.
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NewsBrakes offers ASC certified prawns
Brakes, has become the first food service supplier to introduce Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified prawns in the UK.
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NewsOffshore aquaculture project gets green light
The Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Fisheries has given the green light for Norway’s first development concession enabling Ocean Farming AS, supported by Kongsberg Maritime AS, to build the ''world’s first'' automated exposed aquaculture facility.
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Apprehension of foreign fishing vessel in Aussie waters
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has apprehended a foreign fishing vessel suspected of fishing offences in the Territorial Sea within the Australian Fishing Zone (AFZ).
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TU supports government policy
Thai Union Group Public Company Limited (TU) has launched a Pilot Plant with deputy Prime Minster Dr Somkid Jatursripitak.
