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A group of shark experts today recommended a ban on catching eight species of Atlantic, open ocean (pelagic) sharks, and strictly limiting the catch of another two, to prevent possible population crashes.…

The Oriental Bluebird, re-supply and transport ship of Japans whaling fleet, has been de-flagged and fined, following a legal ruling by Panamanian authorities.

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation says its first meeting with new UK Fisheries Minister Huw Irranca-Davies on Thursday 16 October has given good grounds for encouragement.

An unlikely alliance of conservationists and fishing industry representatives took the podium under the banner of Marine Reserves for Sustainable Sushi, at the International Marine Environment Symposium in Tokyo in October.

Representatives from the European fish processing industry association AIPCE came together on 20 October at the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) hosted General Assembly in Edinburgh to discuss key issues affecting the…

The Tosakatsuo Suisan Japan pole and line skipjack tuna fishery has entered full assessment for certification under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard.

The new Chief Executive of Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) had his first taste of Shetland recently where he met representatives from the islands’ major salmon farming companies.

Seafish, the UK authority on seafood, welcomes the publication of ‘Silent Seas’ for its emphasis on the effects of pollution and climate change, underlining that all human activity has an impact on…