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The Republic of Poland will finance the construction of a fisheries academy, in south Namibe province, to the sum of about USD 22 million.

The European Commission has started a consultation exercise on its initiative to reform the control system of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).

The Dutch Fishmongers Association, VNV (Verbond van de Nederlandse Visdetailhandel) has started a ground-breaking project to promote the uptake of certified sustainable seafood among its network of 750 independent fish shops.

New Zealand Fisheries Minister, Jim Anderton, has announced a suite of measures to protect seabirds from being accidentally caught when commercial vessels are fishing.

The Joint Ocean Commission Initiative has released its annual U.S. Ocean Policy Report Card, highlighting notable progress in state and regional efforts in ocean policy reform and in efforts to ratify the…

Canadas Finance Minister unveiled a budget at the end of February that provides $70 million over five years for the continued development of Canada’s sustainable aquaculture industry.

The Pakistani government has proposed an action plan worth $10 million to convert the Karachi Fisheries Harbour Authority (KFHA) into a Sydney style Fish Market, reports the Daily Times.

Yrjö Julin left the position of CEO of Aker Yards ASA on 3 March. The Chairman of the Board, Svein Sivertsen, will in an interim period act as CEO, until a permanent…

Visgilde, a Dutch fishmonger franchise with 46 shops, has launched a campaign to introduce the MSC’s blue eco-label to its customers, according to a statement from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).

British public policy leaders highlighted the role seafood plays in health says the National Fisheries Institute (NFI) in the USA.

A landmark scheme that rewards fishermen who help conserve cod stocks withextra days at sea started last Monday.

The ‘Gebr. de Boer’ North Sea plaice twinrig fishery managed by Gebr. De Boer Holding BV has applied for assessment under the Marine Stewardship Council standard for sustainable and well managed fisheries.…

WWF is calling on retailers to follow the example ofseveral major European supermarket chains and stop selling Mediterranean bluefin tuna until the imperilled species is out of the danger zone.

Japans vice-Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Toshiro Shirasu told reporters that the whaling fleet has not resumed hunting because Greenpeace is following their fleet in the SouthernOcean Whale Sanctuary.

Lamlash Bay on the Isle of Arran is set to become Scotlands first Community Marine Conservation Area, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment Richard Lochhead announced today.

A new group is to be tasked with developing a new approach to the siting of fish farms around Scotland, says the Scottish Government.

Plans for new legislation to protect Scotlands marine and coastal environment took a further step forward today.

NZs Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton congratulated fishery officers on their dedicated efforts which have provided a real deterrent to fishers breaking the rules.

Nearly 10,000 square kilometres (4,000 square miles) of sea around Britain could get special status to extend protection for marine life under new proposals unveiled today.