Fisheries – Page 78
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New plan gives fisheries a boost
Queensland''s commercial fishing industry and Fisheries Queensland have finalised a plan to help build the profitability of the state''s reef line and Spanish mackerel fisheries.
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German blue shell mussel fisheries enter MSC assessment
Nine German mussel fishing vessels have entered full assessment against the MSC standard for sustainable fishing for their harvesting of blue mussels.
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Newfoundland and Labrador: Fisheries science results
The Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research (CFER) has been effectively addressing the need for increased capacity in fisheries science in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Faroe Island North East Arctic cod and haddock fisheries enter MSC assessment
The Faroe Island North East Arctic cod and haddock fisheries have entered full assessment for MSC certification.
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A fresh approach to Scottish fisheries
Plans to ensure Scotland maximises the potential of its fisheries and seafood sectors were unveiled by Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead last week.
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NewsDiscards ban 'will boost fisheries'
Banning fisheries discards in the North Sea will promote fish stock recovery and increase fishermen’s incomes, according to new research by scientists at the University of York.
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NewsReports confirm need for reform of EU fisheries policy
Two recent reports by the European Commission add further weight to calls for significant structural change within the EU fish catching sector and a far reaching reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
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Three Icelandic fisheries enter certification process
Encouraged by the successful outcome and market recognition of certified Icelandic cod, three more Icelandic fisheries have now made application to the Iceland Responsible Fisheries certification programme.
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NewsSnow crab fisheries enter MSC assessment
The Affiliation of Seafood Producers Association of Nova Scotia (ASPANS) has entered both the Scotian Shelf and Gulf of St. Lawrence snow crab trap fisheries into MSC assessment.
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16th North Atlantic Fisheries Ministers Conference
The Minister of Fisheries of the Faroe Islands, Johan Dahl, hosted the 16th North Atlantic Fisheries Ministers Conference in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands on 8 and 9 June 2011.
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NewsFisheries must go “back to the future”
The OCEAN2012 coalition launched the second annual European Fish Week at the weekend (4-12 June 2011).
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News5th Icelandic Fisheries Awards launched
Mercator Media, organiser of the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition, has announced the launch of the fifth Icelandic Fisheries Awards, which recognises fishing excellence in Iceland and internationally.
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Mauritania fisheries agreement a priority to sustainable development
Ahead of negotiations with Mauritania on the renewal of one of the most important of EU fisheries agreements, European Parliament says its main concern is to balance economic benefits with conservation of resources.
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Fisheries research vessel for Namibia
STX Finland Oy and the Namibian Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources have signed a contract for the construction of a fisheries research vessel.
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SNP on EU "dangerous" fisheries proposals
Commenting on reports that the European Commission may be considering the introduction of internationally tradeable ITQs as part of a package of CFP reform measures, the SNP’s Richard Lochhead MSP said:
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US and China agree to increase fisheries cooperation
The third US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) meeting was held 9–10 May in Washington, DC.
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EP debate on fisheries sector crisis due to rise in oil prices
European Commissioner Maria Damanaki answered questions raised by Members of the European Parliament this week regarding the fisheries sector crisis due to rise in oil prices.
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SFF: Monumental challenges ahead for Fisheries Minister
Following last week’s election results and with the new Scottish Cabinet team to be announced within the next week, it looks likely the fishing industry will see the return of Richard Lochhead as Fisheries Minister.
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Forum on marine spatial planning in US
The World Ocean Council (WOC) will convene ocean industries on 13-14 July in Washington DC to foster and facilitate business involvement in US coastal and marine spatial planning (CMSP).
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Ireland contributes to international fisheries protection
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has announced that Ireland, United Kingdom, France and Spain will share patrol vessels and personnel, in a continuing effort to monitor trans-boundary fisheries.
