Fisheries – Page 68
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NewsNew scallop processing line for Eastern Fisheries
Iceland’s Skaginn Inc has completed an IQF frozen scallop processing line for USA-based Eastern Fisheries, Inc.
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NewsNew ice plant to boost Somaliland fisheries
A new ice plant to Somaliland will provide a major boost for local fisheries by ensuring that catches are landed in premium condition and enabling the development of the indigenous fisheries sector.
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NewsCod fishery enters Fisheries Improvement Project
A new Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) led by the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) and WWF-Canada is aiming to bring a Newfoundland and Labrador cod fishery back to a healthy level.
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Master and owner fined for breaching fisheries regulations
The master and owner of Irish fishing vessel ‘Skipper DA59’ have been convicted of breaching fishing regulations.
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NewsFisheries to benefit from World Bank grants
The World Bank recently has approved a US$9.17 million fisheries project grant that will be divided among five international organisations to fund the work of ocean partnerships in promoting sustainable fisheries and marine biodiversity conservation.
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New fisheries manager at MSC
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has a new fisheries manager for the US Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico fisheries as a primary outreach for these areas.
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NewsInvestment package for Maltese fisheries
The European Commission has adopted a €29m investment package for the Maltese maritime, fisheries and aquaculture sectors, which aims to support smart and green fisheries and aquaculture.
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NewsAotearoa Fisheries updates fleet
Aotearoa Fisheries Limited, New Zealand’s largest iwi-owned fisheries company, is updating its trawler fleet to improve productivity and minimise environmental impact.
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NewsNew tool to document the sustainability of fisheries
A new tool to document the environmental impact and sustainability of cod and haddock fishing in the North Atlantic has been developed.
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NewsEU-Morocco fisheries partnership strengthened
European Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Karmenu Vella visited the Salon Halieutis fisheries event in Morocco in February to underline the importance of the fisheries partnership and cooperation between the EU and Morocco.
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New arrangement to strengthen Western Oz fisheries
Changes to the Offshore Constitutional Settlement arrangements between the Commonwealth and Western Australia are set to strengthen offshore fisheries in the region.
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NewsChinese impact on wild fisheries
Scotland’s University of Stirling has contributed to a major international research project to investigate the dangerous pressure China’s aquaculture industry is putting on world fish supplies.
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Economic analysis of Scottish inshore fisheries
The Scottish government has published a new report on the potential economic impact of mobile fishing gear restrictions on its inshore fisheries.
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AUS$6.5m injected into Oz fisheries
Australia’s fisheries are set to benefit from 22 new research projects that are part of a AUS$6.5m investment by the Australian Government’s Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).
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NewsPositive discussion on fisheries policy
A delegation of representatives from the international fishing sector have met with the new European Commissioner for the Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, to discuss pressing issues affecting the industry.
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Fisheries committee “undermines” CFP reform
The European Parliament’s fisheries committee has voted on amendments to a series of existing laws that EU association, Seas at Risk, says it “undermining” the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) reform.
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NewsLong-term plan to boost Somalian fisheries
UK-based fisheries consultancy, MacAlister Elliott and Partners (MEP), is working to develop a long-term plan aimed at boosting economic growth for fisheries in Somalia and Somaliland.
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NewsRecord month at Plymouth Fisheries
Plymouth Fisheries, England’s second largest fresh fish market based at Sutton Harbour, reported record landings for October, with the unseasonably warm weather late into the year thought to be one reason behind the increase.
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More Northern Ireland fisheries enter assessment
The Northern Ireland Pelagic Sustainability Group (NIPSG) Irish Sea-Atlantic mackerel, west of Scotland herring and North Sea herring fisheries have entered into Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) full assessment.
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NewsFisheries leaders work for sustainable African oceans
Fisheries leaders from across government, NGOs and industry gathered last week to discuss solutions to overfishing in African oceans, and how the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) programme could help towards a sustainable future.
