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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).