Latest News – Page 169
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NewsReturners programme helps women reboot their careers
After taking a break from work to raise a family, an expert in aquaculture reproduction and genetics has been inspired through the Women Returners Programme to embark on a new career with the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC).
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NewsUnlocking the potential of fish by-products
Fish farming by-products have the potential to increase the sustainability of aquaculture and contribute to other sectors such as food, diet supplements, animal feed and cosmetics, according to a new study.
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NewsArmon delivers Nesfiskur factory trawler
Designed by Skipasýn and built at the Astilleros Armon shipyard in Vigo, the new factory trawler Baldvin Njálsson is big step up in capacity and technology over the older trawler it replaces.
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NewsFCF joins Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability
FCF Co., Ltd, one of the world’s largest marine products integrated supply chain service provider companies specialising in tuna, has joined the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST).
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NewsPurse seine’s record catch
A purse seine for Norwegian pelagic vessel Slaaterøy has broken a few records, with trips of as much as 2230 tonnes of herring in just three shots.
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NewsNewfoundland cod stocks returning to normal levels
The condition of cod stocks off the south coast of Newfoundland is a cause for optimism according to the latest science assessment for the 3Ps cod stock which Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada is reviewing ahead of setting quota limits for the 2022/23 season.
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NewsRoutine fisheries inspections prove their worth
A routine fishery officer inspection in Canada has led to significant penalties and a fishing prohibition for a North Coast commercial salmon harvester.
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NewsIceland’s new minister for fisheries
With negotiations between the three parties forming Iceland’s new government concluded, there are changes at the various ministries – including at Industry and Innovation, which has the Fisheries and Agriculture brief.
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NewsPelagic stock science boost
A new agreement aims to maximise the benefits on thecollection and analysis of scientific data on pelagic stocks.
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NewsFunding boost for new fishers
New fishermen have been able apply for funding towards second hand fishing vessels.
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NewsNFWF pledges funding to drive electronic monitoring and data management
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have granted US$3.7 million to help implement electronic technology solutions and modernise data management systems for fisheries in US waters
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NewsOceangoing aquaculture vessel gains RINA approval
Classification society, RINA has awarded approval in principle to a new-concept offshore fish-farming vessel.
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NewsBlack Sea oyster renaissance
Ukraine, Russia, and Georgia harbour plans to expand oyster production in the Black Sea, eyeing not only domestic but also international markets
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NewsNational Fisheries College of Ireland appoints new principal
Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) has appointed Garvan Meehan as principal of the National Fisheries College of Ireland in Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
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NewsScottish Sea Farm MD steps down from SAIC board
Scottish Sea Farms’ managing director Jim Gallagher has stepped down from the board of the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) to give his undivided focus to the company.
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NewsFabric barrier against sea lice
Mowi Chile has successfully evaluated fabric developed by Garware as a mechanical barrier against Caligus larvae.
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NewsNew measures to protect marine resources in the Adriatic
Governments have agreed to set up a number of fisheries restricted areas (FRA) throughout the Adriatic Sea, following a successful experiment in Jabuka/Pomo Pit.
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NewsSri Lankan crab FIP wins sustainability award
The Sri Lankan Blue Swimming Crab Fishery Improvement Project has been honoured with a Best Projects Sustainability Award 2021 by Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
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NewsTersan launches krill catcher/processor
The 120-metre catcher/processor vessel designed for Norwegian operator Rimfrost has been launched at the Tersan Shipyard in Turkey.
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NewsFlipFarm Systems nabs 2021 Global Aquaculture Innovation Award
A New Zealand company that developed a semi-automated method for turning oyster-growing cages over with minimal human effort is the winner of the Global Seafood Alliance’s ninth annual Global Aquaculture Innovation Award.
