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The New England Fishery Management Council has approved regulations for the Atlantic scallop fishery that will require modified fishing gear in specified areas and during times when sea turtles are present.

New Zealand Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister, Phil Heatley, has announced changes to fishing catch limits and other management controls in a range of fish stocks managed under the Quota Management System.

While sturgeon is an endangered species in the wild, farming it has been widely accepted as a valid sustainable alternative to obtain high quality caviar.

Seigla displayed the wheelhouse of newbuild ‘”Saga K” at the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition.

From 1 November 2011, AFMA will be taking a zero tolerance approach to Commonwealth-endorsed commercial fishing vessel operators who fail to have a properly maintained VMS unit operating at all times.

Pon Pétur O. Nikulásson says that it is very pleased with the sale of five forklifts at the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2011.

During the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition, Danish company Iras, in cooperation with Icelandic distributor Varma & Vélaverk ehf, sold two machines to the fishing industry.