Latest News – Page 129
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NewsWTO closing the gap on subsidies agreement
Negotiations have been in progress for almost twenty years, but the World Trade Organisation is finally confident that an agreement on limiting fisheries subsidies is in sight, following a day-long meeting in mid-July of ministers and heads of delegation.
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NewsGulf of Maine survey concludes
A survey of bottom-dwelling species in the Gulf of Maine helping inform sustainable fisheries management has just completed.
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NewsFish supplies not meeting dietary needs
Fish supplies are too low to meet dietary requirements in many European countries, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition.
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NewsAqua Nor Innovation Award 2021 finalists
The finalists of the Aqua Nor Innovation of the Year award have been announced.
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NewsseaExpert seaweed certified as sustainable
Friend of the Sea has recognised Azores-based seaExpert for its sustainable seaweed production.
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NewsAvramar opens new farm on Costa Blanca
Avramar has launched a new marine farm in Alicante’s province El Campello, adding to its existing sites in the Comunidad Valenciana in Spain.
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NewsChilean distributor for AutoBoss net washer
Grupo Ersil has been appointed as Trimara’s agent for the AutoBoss net washing robot in the Chilean market.
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NewsGael Force and FISA in netting partnership
Gael Force Group has signed an exclusive agreement with net manufacturer FISA to supply and develop aquaculture nets in Scotland, and to partner in international markets.
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NewsMørenot delivers ocean cleanup System 002
The Norwegian fishing gear supplier Mørenot has played a central role in the design, production, and testing of The Ocean Cleanup’s System 002, which is heading for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch later in July.
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NewsNew era of fish processing at Dingwall
One year on from acquiring the former Thai Union/Edinburgh Salmon Company processing facility in Dingwall, Loch Duart has completely revitalised the premises.
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NewsScottish Government funds safety training
Seafish has secured £140,000 in funding from the Scottish Government to help it subsidise vital safety training for workers on commercial fishing vessels.
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NewsIndonesia defends tuna catch objection
Indonesia said it objected to a recent tuna stocks rebuilding plan because catch calculations were wrong and the plan would threaten economic stability and fishery livelihoods.
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NewsKillybegs yard delivers Atlantic Dawn’s Ella
Mooney Boats in Killybegs has delivered the new Ella to the Atlantic Dawn Group, which is currently making significant investments in new fishing capacity.
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NewsGhanaian observers risk violence and abuse
Ghanaian fisheries observers get offers of bribes, threatens and abuse at sea when reporting on the largely Chinese-owned trawl fleet operating in Ghana’s waters, according to an Environmental Justice Foundation report.
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NewsKarstensen to build new Christina S
An order placed by the Simpson family in Fraserburgh for a new pelagic vessel has gone to the Karstensen yard in Skagen. While the yard and the owners of Christina S have a long working relationship behind them, this is the first time they are collaborating on a new vessel.
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NewsNorway enjoys best ever seafood export values
The export value of Norwegian seafood has reached its highest figure ever in the first half of 2021.
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NewsRFC increases output of fully-processed fish
Production by the Russian Fishery Company of fully-processed fish and seafood frozen at sea has increased by more than a fifth in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period last year.
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NewsFriend of the Sea certifies Mom’s Garden
Friend of the Sea has certified food supplement manufacturer, Mom’s Garden, for its commitment to using sustainably sourced fish oil in its Omega-3 supplements.
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NewsRed Lobster appoints new CEO
Red Lobster has appointed Kelli Valade as the company’s next chief executive, taking over from Kim Lopdrup who retires after 14 years leading the seafood restaurant brand.
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NewsEuropean Parliament adopts new fishing fund
The European Parliament has adopted the 2021-2027 fisheries and aquaculture fund to support the blue economy, protect biodiversity and promote international ocean governance.
