Fisheries

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Australia’s Southern Bluefin Tuna purse seine fishery has made history, becoming the world’s first of its kind to achieve MSC certification.

14th April 2025

Aussie bluefin tuna makes history with MSC standard

14th April 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Researchers have identified immediate, actionable steps to protect US fishing communities from the growing threats of climate change.

11th April 2025

Urgent action needed for US fisheries

11th April 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has criticised the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) for downgrading its rating for Northeast Atlantic mackerel in its latest Good Fish Guide update.

10th April 2025

Scottish fishers criticise mackerel rating downgrade

10th April 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has issued the 2025 spring update to its Good Fish Guide, which has seen Northeast Atlantic mackerel caught by midwater trawl move from a 3 to a 4 rating,…

10th April 2025

MCS: Don’t source North Atlantic mackerel

10th April 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The US has introduced legislation to help the seafood industry meet workforce demands and protect seasonal workers.

9th April 2025

US introduces law to support seafood workforce

9th April 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Norway exported seafood worth a record NOK 44 billion in the first-quarter of this year, representing an increase of NOK 3.5 billion or 9% on the same period of 2024.

8th April 2025

Best first-quarter for Norwegian seafood exports

8th April 2025

NEW VESSELS

NEW VESSELS

Urk-based Werft Shipbuilding has confirmed delivery of newbuild Z-575 Janneke, calling it a modern fishing vessel that immediately stands out for its performance, comfort and fuel efficiency.

8th April 2025

Werft Shipbuilding delivers Z-575

8th April 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

The number of vessels in the Icelandic fishing fleet has continued its gradual decreasing trend, falling to 1,531 at the end of 2024, Statistics Iceland has confirmed.

7th April 2025

Icelandic fleet continues to contract

7th April 2025

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Hvide Sande Shipyard in Denmark has been contracted to build an innovative fishing vessel for Canadian fishing company Clearwater Seafoods. This 40.9-metre vessel, designed by Norwegian naval architect Skipsteknisk, will fish for…

7th April 2025

Danish yard to build Canadian lobster catcher

7th April 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A new study using life cycle analysis has hailed Peru’s anchovy fishing industry as one of the most environmentally sustainable in the world.

4th April 2025

Peru anchovy among world’s most sustainable

4th April 2025