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All 27 EU countries to back Atlantic bluefin tuna trade ban
WWF applauds the confirmation from European Union member states that they will vote for a ban on international commercial trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna during a meeting of the largest wildlife trade convention starting this week. 11 Mar 2010
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Royal Assent for Scotland’s Marine Bill
Scotland's Marine Bill received Royal Assent yesterday. 11 Mar 2010
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DLNR launches online system for commercial fish catch reporting
Licensed commercial fishers in Hawaii can now submit their monthly commercial fishing reports online using a free new system implemented by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR). 11 Mar 2010
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Shark Alliance supports proposals to add eight sharks to Appendix II
The Shark Alliance is calling on delegates from the 175 governments that will attend the CITES meeting to list eight threatened shark species under CITES Appendix II. 11 Mar 2010
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Macduff completes Fruitful Vine
Macduff Shipyards Limited has just completed Fruitful Vine BF240 for Nicol Fishing Ltd. 11 Mar 2010
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Support for Scottish seafood
Major retailers have vowed to continue to work closely with the Scottish fishing industry with a view to stocking more Scottish seafood. 10 Mar 2010
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Applause for Maldives Indian Ocean Shark Sanctuary
The Maldives has declared its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), 90,000 square kilometers of the Indian Ocean, as a shark sanctuary free from all shark fishing and also banned all imports and exports of shark fins. 10 Mar 2010
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Conservationist appointed to ISSF board of directors
Biologist and environmental engineer Alfred Schumm has been appointed to a two year term on the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) Board of Directors. 10 Mar 2010
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New monitor to help save fishermen’s lives
An innovative new device that could help save fishermen’s lives by warning of vessel instability is likely to provide a focal point of interest at this year’s Fishing 2010 exhibition in Glasgow. 09 Mar 2010
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RNLI New Quay aids injured scallop trawler crew member
The all-weather lifeboat at RNLI New Quay, UK, was launched last week to the assistance of a badly injured crew member of the scallop trawler Lerina positioned nine miles south west of the town. 09 Mar 2010
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Sunderland RNLI rescue two men after fishing boat suffers mechanical failure
Lifeboat volunteers from Sunderland, UK, RNLI Lifeboat Station were called into action shortly before 12:45pm on 5 March to assist the crew of a 21ft fishing vessel that had suffered mechanical failure. 09 Mar 2010
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UK poised to designate world’s largest marine reserve
The Pew Environment Group has praised the UK for taking one further step towards designating the world’s largest marine reserve. 09 Mar 2010
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Biggest ever seizure of carp at Dover
During the early hours of Friday 26 February 2010, UK Border Agency officers at the Port of Dover, working in conjunction with the government's Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI), intercepted the largest ever consignment of live carp from France. 09 Mar 2010
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Gastronomic sailing trips showcase the best of Scottish seafood!
Visitors to Scottish ports love to sample freshly-landed seafood, from classic haddock and chips, to moules marinieres, lobster, langoustine, crab and scallops. 09 Mar 2010
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Report offers criteria for allocating access to fisheries resources
A new report by OCEAN2012 and Meridian Prime highlights environmental and social criteria that are successfully employed in allocating access to fisheries resources. 09 Mar 2010
