Fisheries

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Two recent reports by the European Commission add further weight to calls for significant structural change within the EU fish catching sector and a far reaching reform of the Common Fisheries Policy…

28th June 2011

Reports confirm need for reform of EU fisheries policy

28th June 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Encouraged by the successful outcome and market recognition of certified Icelandic cod, three more Icelandic fisheries have now made application to the Iceland Responsible Fisheries certification programme.

26th June 2011

Three Icelandic fisheries enter certification process

26th June 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Affiliation of Seafood Producers Association of Nova Scotia (ASPANS) has entered both the Scotian Shelf and Gulf of St. Lawrence snow crab trap fisheries into MSC assessment.

21st June 2011

Snow crab fisheries enter MSC assessment

21st June 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Minister of Fisheries of the Faroe Islands, Johan Dahl, hosted the 16th North Atlantic Fisheries Ministers Conference in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands on 8 and 9 June 2011.

14th June 2011

16th North Atlantic Fisheries Ministers Conference

14th June 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Mercator Media, organiser of the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition, has announced the launch of the fifth Icelandic Fisheries Awards, which recognises fishing excellence in Iceland and internationally.

19th May 2011

5th Icelandic Fisheries Awards launched

19th May 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Ahead of negotiations with Mauritania on the renewal of one of the most important of EU fisheries agreements, European Parliament says its main concern is to balance economic benefits with conservation of…

18th May 2011

Mauritania fisheries agreement a priority to sustainable development

18th May 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Commenting on reports that the European Commission may be considering the introduction of internationally tradeable ITQs as part of a package of CFP reform measures, the SNP’s Richard Lochhead MSP said:

17th May 2011

SNP on EU dangerous fisheries proposals

17th May 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The third US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) meeting was held 9–10 May in Washington, DC.

15th May 2011

US and China agree to increase fisheries cooperation

15th May 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

European Commissioner Maria Damanaki answered questions raised by Members of the European Parliament this week regarding the fisheries sector crisis due to rise in oil prices.

11th May 2011

EP debate on fisheries sector crisis due to rise in oil prices

11th May 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Following last week’s election results and with the new Scottish Cabinet team to be announced within the next week, it looks likely the fishing industry will see the return of Richard Lochhead…

10th May 2011

SFF: Monumental challenges ahead for Fisheries Minister

10th May 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The World Ocean Council (WOC) will convene ocean industries on 13-14 July in Washington DC to foster and facilitate business involvement in US coastal and marine spatial planning (CMSP).

6th May 2011

Forum on marine spatial planning in US

6th May 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has announced that Ireland, United Kingdom, France and Spain will share patrol vessels and personnel, in a continuing effort to monitor trans-boundary fisheries.

3rd May 2011

Ireland contributes to international fisheries protection

3rd May 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Mike Park, Chief Executive of the Scottish White Fish Producers Association (SWFPA) has been recognised internationally for his contribution to conservation.

2nd May 2011

Scottish fisheries leader awarded global conservation prize

2nd May 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

WWF has said it applauds the strong language in a report that a key World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiating body has released, which underscores the urgent need to halt government-subsidised overfishing.

26th April 2011

WTO report emphasises need to rein in fisheries subsidies

26th April 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The US Department of Commerce has announced the appointment of three new public marine fisheries advisors.

26th April 2011

Commerce Dept appoints fisheries advisors

26th April 2011

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS

The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has approved BlueTraker VMS for use on fishing vessels for automatic position reporting

14th April 2011

BlueTraker VMS now available to Norwegian fisheries

14th April 2011

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

Halibut is one of the most prized commercial fishery resources in the North Pacific Ocean because of its high market price and large size. But west coast North American fishermen believe their…

14th April 2011

Conflicts of interest

14th April 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Irish Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority and the French Fisheries Control Authorities have signed a bi-lateral agreement, which will enhance fisheries control and inspection arrangements between Ireland and France.

6th April 2011

Ireland and France sign agreement to enhance fisheries protection

6th April 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead has commented on provisional sea fisheries statistics for 2010, published recently.

27th March 2011

Scottish fisheries statistics

27th March 2011

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The CFCA has adopted its annual report for 2010 at the meeting of the Administrative Board held on 15 March.

26th March 2011

2010: A year of cooperation in fisheries control

26th March 2011