Fisheries – Page 62
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NewsSantiago Declaration applies pressure to ensure future of Europe’s fisheries
Representatives from coastal communities across the European Union came together in Santiago de Compostela this week with a common goal – to pressure EU decision makers to ensure the future of fishing communities during the Brexit negotiations.
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NewsAzores Declaration issued for one-by-one tuna fisheries
The Azores Declaration in support of one-by-one tuna fisheries was issued at the world’s first international one-by-one tuna fisheries conference.
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NewsNZ tuna association seeks to improve recognition for responsible fisheries
The Tuna Management Association of New Zealand (TMA) is uniting with an international network of supply chain stakeholders to improve management and recognition for responsible tuna fisheries.
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NewsMSC Certification for Chilean langostino lobster fisheries
Camanchaca Pesca has obtained Marine Stewardship Council certification for its south Chilean lobster fisheries, certifying its operations are sustainable.
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NewsMSC awards more than £200,000 for research projects in small-scale and developing world fisheries
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has awarded more than £200,000 in funding to five projects that will aid small-scale and developing world fisheries in achieving sustainability. The award is part of the MSC’s Global Fisheries Sustainability Fund that was established in 2015 in recognition of the difficulty that these fisheries ...
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NewsBluefin tuna tagging helps sustainable fisheries
Bluefin tuna have been tagged in Danish and Swedish waters for the first time to help develop sustainable fisheries.
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NewsScotland seeks assurance for future fisheries and aquaculture investment
The UK Government must urgently set out how it will protect funding for fish and seafood sectors post-Brexit or risk undermining Scotland’s food and drink success story, says its Rural Economy Secretary.
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NewsFilm pushes the merits of fisheries training
Fishing into the Future has launched a new promotional film “Business of Fishing” which aims to push the merits of its fisheries training course.
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NewsMSC scholarships funding fisheries research in East Africa and Kenya
A Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) scholarship programme is supporting environmental improvement, supply chain management and fisheries management best practise research.
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NewsNurturing and supporting Scottish fisheries potential
Scottish fisheries are being encouraged to apply for the latest development opportunities which aim to both uncover bright ideas and support them through development.
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NewsUK begins London Fisheries Convention withdrawal
The UK government has begun its withdrawal from the London Fisheries Convention in a move that will remove foreign vessels’ access to UK waters.
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NewsChris Oliver to lead NOAA Fisheries
Chris Oliver has been named assistant administrator for NOAA Fisheries in the US.
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NewsFisheries reform for Faroes
The government of the Faroe Islands has introduced a bill to parliament to reform fisheries policies, promote sustainability and change the way fishing licenses are administered.
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NewsPNA to adopt tuna management policies
From 21-23 June, fisheries ministers from nations signed up to Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) will adopt policies governing the western and central Pacific tuna fishery.
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NewsPartnership advances traceability in Indonesian tuna fisheries
USAID Oceans is partnering with IPNLF to introduce a catch documentation and traceability system that will support the sustainable management of artisanal coastal fisheries and deter illegal fishing.
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NewsBelgian and German fisheries control
The European Commission has adopted two action plans setting out how Belgium and Germany can overcome identified shortcomings in their fisheries control systems.
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NewsChanges to Faroese fisheries management
All three parties forming the Faroese government have reached agreement on a new Parliamentary fisheries management bill, with the new regime slated to begin on the first of January of next year.
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NewsBiosecurity technology supports Oz fisheries
A mobile application aimed at strengthening Australia’s capability to manage and respond to significant aquatic animal disease incidents has been launched by the Australian Government.
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NewsProject to map Western Indian Ocean octopus fisheries
A new collaborative mapping project is to bring together all stakeholders from across government and industry to benchmark the sustainability of octopus fishing in the south west indian ocean.
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NewsStrengthening fisheries management
Indonesia and Australia have come together to discuss strengthening global fisheries management and improving compliance measures against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
