News
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Hydropower plants kill thousands of eels
Following recent reports from ICES and HELCOM classifying several species of eel as critically endangered, Oceana says that aside from fishing, hydropower plants are also killing hundreds of thousands of eels every year. 10 Dec 2013 - World Fishing
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Waste into energy
An EU-funded project, BIFFiO, will see the aquaculture, agriculture and biogas sectors working together to develop renewable energy. 10 Dec 2013 - World Fishing
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Countries unite to apprehend illegal fishing vessel
INTERPOL has issued a Purple Notice to assist in identifying an illegal fishing vessel as a result of a joint effort by New Zealand, Australia and Norway. 09 Dec 2013 - World Fishing
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Commission fails to make changes to overfishing
Greenpeace has spoken out about the increasing need “to take steps to ensure sustainable fishing” following the end of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission 10th meeting. 09 Dec 2013 - World Fishing
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IMO tackles pirate fishing
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has lifted an exemption for fishing vessels from inclusion in a crucial ship identification scheme – a major step forward in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) or “pirate” fishing. 06 Dec 2013 - World Fishing
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Rising ocean acidification leads to anxious fish
New research combining marine physiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and behavioural psychology has revealed a surprising outcome from increased levels of carbon dioxide in the oceans - anxious fish. 05 Dec 2013 - World Fishing
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Complete cage farm for China
Chinese company DunAn Longyangxia has ordered a complete cage farm from AKVA Group – the first major contract for a complete cage farm in China. 05 Dec 2013 - World Fishing
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Ireland consults on seafood “roadmap”
A public consultation process is being launched in Ireland on the preparation of a Marine Research and Seafood Sector Low Carbon Roadmap to boost Ireland’s marine economy. 05 Dec 2013 - World Fishing
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Trackwell solution puts QR codes on the menu
Recent studies show that consumers are generally willing to pay higher prices for responsible fish products. 05 Dec 2013 - World Fishing
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Brezforce from Le Drezen
French company Le Drezen has launched its latest netting, Brezforce. 05 Dec 2013 - World Fishing
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Asda pledges to ban bycatch
UK retailer Asda has pledged to eradicate bycatch from the fisheries that supply its seafood. 05 Dec 2013 - World Fishing
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Sustainable seafood at 2016 Olympics
The Rio 2016 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games has announced an agreement to promote Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified seafood at the 2016 Rio Games. 04 Dec 2013 - World Fishing
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Biggest IceFish yet
With 10 months to go until the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition and Awards 2014, 85% of stand space has already been sold or reserved, leaving less than 30 stands available. 04 Dec 2013 - World Fishing
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Icelandic companies introduce ‘Green Marine Technology’
Ten Icelandic ocean technology firms have introduced ‘Green Marine Technology’ – a joint marketing initiative emphasising eco-friendly solutions for fisheries and fish processing. 04 Dec 2013 - World Fishing
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Fighting against "harmful" fisheries subsidies
WWF has applauded an initiative by a dozen countries to freeze subsidies that encourage overfishing and the overcapacity of fishing fleets. It hopes the initiative will spur other governments into action over the issue. 04 Dec 2013 - World Fishing