All Industry News articles – Page 9
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NewsIndonesia and Australia cooperate on Gannet 5
Australia and Indonesia are currently engaged in a co-operative operation aimed at safeguarding territorial waters and deterring illegal activity that affects both nations.
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NewsThai Union acquires remainder of Rügen Fisch
Thai Union Group has acquired the remaining 49% of shares of Rügen Fisch.
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NewsIceland Ocean Cluster celebrates 10 years
The Iceland Ocean Cluster celebrates its 10th anniversary today as it continues to build networks between industry, R&D and investors, adding value to the blue economy of Iceland.
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NewsNOAA announces US$11m in fisheries funding
NOAA Fisheries has recommended more than US$11 million for 43 projects under the 2021 Saltonstall-Kennedy Competitive Grants Program.
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NewsIncreased protection for deep-sea species
The ban on bottom trawling in deep waters, adopted by the EU in 2016, has been effective in protecting deep-sea fish, according to an evaluation of the Deep-sea Access Regulation released by the European Commission.
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NewsCompetition to support Scottish hospitality
Professional chefs from across Scotland are being invited to showcase their culinary expertise as they compete for the chance to have their outlet’s seafood bill covered for a month, as well as a tailored skills masterclass.
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NewsNorth America and Russia team up on salmon
Seafood consultancy firm, ForSea Solutions, is teaming up with several major North American seafood companies, notably The Fishin’ Company and Gorton’s, to promote fishery improvement in Russian Far East salmon fisheries.
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NewsResearching options for higher value products
As part of a drive to extend the scope of its activities, in line with Icelandic government guidelines, Matís is investing in a pelagic processing unit within Síldarvinnslan’s fishmeal plant in Neskaupstaður with the aim of increasing product values.
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NewsCanadian government supports ‘tubbing’
Canada’s Fisheries minister has confirmed her support for an interim protocol allowing harvesters to freeze their Pacific prawn catch, helping ensure it is readily available for inspection and subsequent sale.
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NewsFirst Asian woman awarded World Food Prize
Dr Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted, global lead for nutrition and public health at WorldFish, has been named the 2021 World Food Prize Laureate for her groundbreaking research, critical insights and landmark innovations in developing nutrition-sensitive approaches to aquatic food systems, including fisheries and aquaculture, and integrated food production from land and ...
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NewsUsing science to combat striped bass decline
NOAA and its partners are using science to try to identify why the population of striped bass in Chesapeake Bay on the east coast of the US is declining.
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NewsPeterhead reports better than expected 2020
Peterhead Port Authority managed to maintain a highly respectable turnover of £12.5 million last year despite the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on operations.
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NewsSmartphone app helps reduce bycatch
A new smartphone app has been launched enabling the fishing industry to report bycatch including that of important or threatened species such as dolphins and porpoises, seals, seabirds, sharks, skates and rays.
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NewsSkaginn 3X strengthens service offering
Following Baader''s acquisition of a majority stake in Skaginn 3X, the company''s service division has been significantly strengthened.
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NewsUsing sound waves to monitor snapper
NOAA scientists have been trialling active acoustics to see whether the method can be used to monitor snapper in the bottomfish fishing grounds off Hawaii.
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NewsStop Illegal Fishing joins IUU combat network
Stop Illegal Fishing (SIF) will be joining the International Monitoring Control and Surveillance Network (IMCS Network) as an observer to help combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
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NewsFishers call for priority access to Covid jab
Europêche and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) are calling on the European Commission to encourage member states to prioritise access to a Covid-19 vaccine for those working in the fishing sector.
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NewsMSC appoints Brim chair as new trustee
The Marine Stewardship Council has appointed a new member to its board of trustees.
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NewsIFFO appoints new Technical Director
From 1st June, Professor Brett Glencross will take over the position as IFFO’s Technical Director. He has for the last twenty years been an important contributor to the aquaculture sector and academic research work.
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NewsNo deal for UK and Norway
The UK has failed to secure a fishing deal with Norway with serious consequences for access and quota arrangements but a mixed reception from industry stakeholders.
