Fisheries

The themes for the International Institute of Fisheries, Economics and Trade (IIFET) 2016 conference have been announced.

WorldFish has signed an agreement with Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries to develop the country’s fisheries sector.

Iceland’s Skaginn Inc has completed an IQF frozen scallop processing line for USA-based Eastern Fisheries, Inc.

A new ice plant to Somaliland will provide a major boost for local fisheries by ensuring that catches are landed in premium condition and enabling the development of the indigenous fisheries sector.

A new Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) led by the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) and WWF-Canada is aiming to bring a Newfoundland and Labrador cod fishery back to a healthy…

The European Commission has adopted a €29m investment package for the Maltese maritime, fisheries and aquaculture sectors, which aims to support smart and green fisheries and aquaculture.

Aotearoa Fisheries Limited, New Zealand’s largest iwi-owned fisheries company, is updating its trawler fleet to improve productivity and minimise environmental impact.

A new tool to document the environmental impact and sustainability of cod and haddock fishing in the North Atlantic has been developed.

European Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Karmenu Vella visited the Salon Halieutis fisheries event in Morocco in February to underline the importance of the fisheries partnership and cooperation between the…

Scotland’s University of Stirling has contributed to a major international research project to investigate the dangerous pressure China’s aquaculture industry is putting on world fish supplies.

A delegation of representatives from the international fishing sector have met with the new European Commissioner for the Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, to discuss pressing issues affecting the industry.

Plymouth Fisheries, England’s second largest fresh fish market based at Sutton Harbour, reported record landings for October, with the unseasonably warm weather late into the year thought to be one reason behind…

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched its updated standard for sustainable fishing which comes into effect from April 2015.

A report published by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) says that measures to support sustainable aquaculture up to 2013 were not well designed or implemented at EU Member State level.