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AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Oyster farmers in south Brittany have installed a high-frequency multi-sensing buoy to better understand spat settlement of the flat oyster, a key resource in the area.

7th July 2021

Using data to improve oyster spat collection

7th July 2021

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Russian Fishery Company (RFC) and Alfa Laval have launched a series of training seminars on the rules of operation of modern ship separators on a range of vessels including fishing vessels.

7th July 2021

RFC and Alfa Laval ship separator training

7th July 2021

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

?Taiwan’s Fisheries Agency has fined the owners of a distant water vessel 10.25 million New Taiwan Dollars (US$ 370,000) for illegal shark finning and catching prohibited species such as oceanic whitetip sharks.

7th July 2021

EJF evidence leads to fine and suspension

7th July 2021

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Former top NOAA administrator Chris Oliver has joined US fishing company American Seafoods with a role in the company’s regulatory division as special advisor on government affairs.

6th July 2021

Top official joins American Seafoods

6th July 2021

NEWS

NEWS

South Australia’s AUS$24.5m reform of the marine scalefish fishery has officially come into effect.

6th July 2021

South Australia reform

6th July 2021

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Icelandic tech leader Marel is ready to acquire seafood processing systems specialist Valka, having reached agreements to acquire 90% of Valka shares.

5th July 2021

Marel set to acquire Valka

5th July 2021

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Vaagland Båtbyggeri AS has signed a contract for a new Skipskompetanse-designed research vessel for Uit Norges Arktiske Universitet.

5th July 2021

Arctic University orders new research vessel

5th July 2021

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Fishing industry leaders are calling on owners and skippers to take part in the annual survey of the UK’s fleet.

5th July 2021

UK’s annual fleet survey returns face-to-face

5th July 2021

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The US government has determined that fishery disasters occurred in four fisheries between 2018 and 2020.

5th July 2021

US govt approves four fisheries disasters

5th July 2021

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Most Canadian retailers are not doing enough to tackle human rights abuses in seafood supply chains, according to sustainability watchdog, SeaChoice.

2nd July 2021

Shops should do more about human rights abuse

2nd July 2021

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has reacted angrily to the latest advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea on catch opportunities for 2022, saying it is ‘dismayed’ with the…

2nd July 2021

SFF slams latest ICES advice for 2022

2nd July 2021

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A new method has been devised of shellfish farming in open waters to help reverse the decline in growth in the industry.

30th June 2021

New way of shellfish farming in open water

30th June 2021

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Environmental Justice Foundation and partners have launched a new project to help tackle the illegal fishing that is threatening food security and livelihoods in Senegal.

30th June 2021

EJF to tackle IUU fishing in Senegal

30th June 2021

NEWS IFC

NEWS IFC

Dennis Lohmann, Head of Product Management, Baader, will be presenting at Fish Waste for Profit 2021. Taking place along side the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition from 16-17 September in Smárinn, Fifan Halls Kópavogur,…

30th June 2021

Baader to speak at Fish Waste for Profit

30th June 2021

NEWS IFC

NEWS IFC

Are you a member of Fish Waste for Profit’s Supporting Associations? Benefit from a 10% supporter discount on the delegate rate if you are a member of IFFO - Marine Ingredients Organisation,…

30th June 2021

10% Delegate Discount for supporters

30th June 2021

NEWS IFC

NEWS IFC

Dag Sletmo, senior vice president in the seafood division, DNB Bank, will be presenting at Fish Waste for Profit 2021. Taking place alongside the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition from 16-17 September in Smárinn,…

30th June 2021

DNB to speak at Fish Waste for Profit

30th June 2021

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

?Fiskebäck fishing company Gifico and the Karstensen yard in Skagen have a relationship that goes back to the 1970s, and they are now embarking on their first newbuild together.

30th June 2021

Swedish trawler order for Skagen yard

30th June 2021

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

For centuries, humans have been translocating species beyond their historical, native ranges, either intentionally or unintentionally. Over time, these non-native species movements have intensified with globalisation and the increase in the volume…

29th June 2021

Invaders in our waters: at what cost?

29th June 2021

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

There is still hope - natural ecosystems are resilient and can bounce back if initiatives are taken at the right time, writes Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, secretary general of the Environment…

29th June 2021

Rebuilding Abu Dhabi Fisheries

29th June 2021

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has appointed a new assistant administrator for NOAA Fisheries.

28th June 2021

New NOAA Fisheries assistant administrator

28th June 2021