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FISHING GEAR

FISHING GEAR

Based on the company’s experience with its Type 14 doors, Thyborøn Trawldoor has introduced its new BlueStream Type 23 semi-pelagic doors. These powerful doors are predicted to result in significant fuel savings…

5th January 2019

Better economy with Thyborøn Type 23 doors

5th January 2019

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Sea Pact, an association of ten North American seafood companies focused on sustainability, has joined the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI).

4th January 2019

Sea Pact joins ghost gear initiative

4th January 2019

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

For the first time, insect-fed trout will now be available to French consumers.

3rd January 2019

Insect-fed trout on sale in France

3rd January 2019

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The genome of the lumpfish has been mapped allowing scientists to study genes that contribute to traits such as growth and disease resistance.

3rd January 2019

Mapping the lumpfish genome

3rd January 2019

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

A twin-rigger delivered by Macduff Shipyards to skipper Steven Clark has made a strong start, fishing on grounds mainly from Orkney west as far as the Butt of Lewis, reports Dave Moore.

2nd January 2019

Twin-rigger delivered by Macduff shipyards to Buckie skipper

2nd January 2019

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

Despite significant progress over the years, aquaculture still poses concerns, such as over-reliance on wild fish and terrestrial plants such as soy. Now a US team of scientists has created an alternative…

1st January 2019

Sustainable feed for Nile tilapia

1st January 2019

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

Shrimps and prawns have not been produced in Russia on an industrial scale since the Soviet era. While investors used to consider this too risky a business, new companies are now determined…

31st December 2018

Shrimp and prawn production booming in Russia

31st December 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Secretary General of the Spanish Fisheries Confederation (Cepesca), Javier Garat, has been re- elected as President of the European Fisheries Association, Europêche. The election was unanimously agreed upon by the members…

29th December 2018

Europêche re-elects management team

29th December 2018

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Chartwell Marine has announced the launch of the Catchwell, a brand-new vessel design for the small-scale private and commercial fishing sector. The catamaran design responds to extensive feedback from fishermen, alongside operational lessons…

28th December 2018

Chartwell targets small fishing market with new Catchwell catamaran design

28th December 2018

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Norwegian salmon producer Sotra Fiskeindustri has invested in a Sub-Chilling system from Icelandic company Skaginn 3X.

27th December 2018

Skaginn 3X secures Sub-Chilling success with Sotra sale

27th December 2018

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Aquaculture industry experts from Japan and the United States have met to discuss the challenges faced by the industry as a result of environmental change.

21st December 2018

US and Japan focus on sustainability

21st December 2018

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Fisheries Agency of Taiwan has launched an investigation following allegations by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) that Taiwanese fishing vessels are involved in illegal fishing activities.

19th December 2018

Taiwan responds to EJF claims

19th December 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Ministers meeting in Brussels announced their conclusions for 2019 TACs and quotas early this morning after intense negotiations that have been overshadowed by Brexit and the full implementation of the Landing Obligation…

19th December 2018

2019 quotas agreed at December Council

19th December 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Research organisations in Denmark are collaborating to investigate the impact of plastic in the ocean and identify whether new legislation is required.

19th December 2018

Universities join forces to tackle plastic

19th December 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Europêche has said the European Council’s adoption of a regulation setting autonomous EU tariff quotas (ATQs) for certain fishery products for the years 2019 and 2020 will put pressure on EU producers’…

18th December 2018

ATQs put pressure on producers

18th December 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

A collision between Brazilian and Chinese longliners in international waters appears to be the latest incident in an escalation of competition for fishing grounds in the South Atlantic. This time it has…

18th December 2018

Escalating gear conflicts in South Atlantic

18th December 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

A bait-and-switch investigation finds retailers run afoul of consumer protection laws.

18th December 2018

New York focus on fish fraud

18th December 2018

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

European Union countries will be guilty of vengeful behaviour if they pile pressure on UK fishermen as a result of Brexit, say Scottish fishermen’s leaders.

17th December 2018

CFP a ‘disastrous tool’ says SFF

17th December 2018

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Recreational and commercial fishing is on the increase on the US west coast thanks to a halt in the near 30 year decline of groundfish.

17th December 2018

West coast stocks increase promotes fishing

17th December 2018

NEWS IFC

NEWS IFC

The call for papers for the 3rd edition of Fish Waste for Profit closes in the new year. Get ahead, submit yours now!

13th December 2018

2019 is fast approaching – don’t forget to submit your abstract

13th December 2018