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Commercial salmon farming can be a net fish protein producer – this has been proved by recent research findings from CAC in Norway.

The Government has given promising indications for the establishment of marine conservation zones in its response to pre-legislative scrutiny and public consultation on the draft Marine Bill. But, WWF-UK, the conservation organisation…

The Kyoto Danish Seine Fishery Federation snow crab and flathead flounder fishery has been certified under the Marine Stewardship Council standard as a sustainable and well-managed fishery.

The European Commission has approved the Operational Programme for the UK fisheries industry for the period 2007-2013.

J. & J. Denholm Limited has announced a consolidation of its pelagic activities in Peterhead, UK, integrating all activity from sea to sales.

Human activities such as fishing and water use are over-riding the effects of global warming on the ecosystems that support the world’s water and fish supplies, experts have revealed.

New Zealands Ministry of Fisheries has released the key data from research into blue cod stocks in the Marlborough Sounds.

Consul Petra Baader, Managing Partner and owner of the Germany based Baader Group, has been awarded the Norwegian Order Knight First Class for her merits regarding the strengthening of the relationship between…

The future for offshore finfish farming is good with new technologies and designs enabling the majority of sea areas to be exploited for cage culture, a leading aquaculture expert will tell the…

Dr Ioanna Katsiadaki, a researcher from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science (Cefas) and based in Weymouth, UK, has received confirmation of grant funding for her work to replace, reduce…

Fishermen across Scotland are to play a central role in the improved management of inshore fisheries, helping to ensure a vibrant, prosperous and sustainable future for themselves and the communities they support.

The European Commission has endorsed a paper put forward by Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Joe Borg containing an analysis of the achievements and shortcomings of the functioning of the Common…

Figures published by Scotlands Chief Statistician indicate the value of fish catches landed by Scottish vessels increased by one per cent in real terms in 2007.

Nine Baltic sea states all scored failing grades in an annual WWF evaluation of their performance in protecting and restoring the world’s most damaged sea.

The Commerce Department has announced the re-appointment of Benigno M. Sablan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, to the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council.

Philip MacMullen, Seafish Head of Environmental Responsibility, said:

The UK Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has published its latest advice to consumers on fish sustainability, including those it recommends to eat, and those to avoid.

New measures to reduce discards of Scotlands valuable fish stocks were announced this week.

WWF welcomes the conclusions reached by an independent expert panel that all activity should be suspended in the Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery, and sanctuaries should be created in all main spawning areas…