World Fishing News – Page 322
-
News2017 revenues up GB£14m for UK fleet
A new report shows the UK fishing fleet saw record fishing revenues of GB£950m in 2017 with revenues rising by GB£14m since 2016.
-
NewsStudy reveals ‘astonishing’ aphrodisiac effects of west of Scotland oysters
A study suggests that oysters from the West of Scotland are unusually high in a molecular compound which is linked to improved male fertility. Scientists say it may explain reports of an unusual aphrodisiac effect which has led to a baby boom in areas around the oyster beds.
-
NewsGold standard IPRS helps Vietnamese farmers
In-pond raceway system (IPRS) technology was introduced in both southern and northern Vietnam in 2016, attracting much attention to freshwater fish farms in northern Vietnam. To date, there have been over a hundred cells already constructed in H?i Duong, Hung Yên, B?c Ninh, Hà N?i, B?c Giang, Thanh Hóa, and ...
-
NewsMSD Animal Health appoints UK aquaculture business manager
MSD Animal Health has appointed Sophie Smith as its UK aquaculture business manager.
-
NewsMIT to exhibit at Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen
MIT will be showcasing its driveline repair and service portfolio at Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2018.
-
NewsWinners of the 2018 Icelandic Fisheries Bursary Awards announced
Minister of Education, Science and Culture Lilja Alfreðsdóttir announced the winners of the 2018 Icelandic Fisheries Bursary Awards at a ceremony held at the Iceland Ocean Cluster in Reykjavik.
-
NewsAquaculture companies urged to apply to innovation fund
Aquaculture sector small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Scottish Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to apply for the GB£1m Accelerated Aquaculture Innovation (AAI) fund.
-
NewsNew electronic fish monitoring device
Certified Quality Foods (dba Seafood Analytics) has launched an electronic fish-monitoring device capable of measuring and storing key information.
-
NewsBusiness booming for UK seafood company with new shop
A UK seafood company has opened a new shop to continue its growth following support from the Welsh government’s Seafood Cluster programme.
-
NewsNFFO: Brexit transition humiliating
The National Federation of Fishermen''s Organisations (NFFO) has claimed the Brexit transition arrangement has “patently humiliating and disadvantageous terms on fishing” for the UK.
-
NewsRemote community streams ahead with superfast broadband
Homes and businesses on the remote peninsula of Knoydart and Loch Nevis on Scotland’s west coast can now enjoy the benefits of superfast broadband, thanks to a collaboration between Scottish Sea Farms and rural broadband company HebNet CIC.
-
NewsEnergy-efficient Hardhaus ordered from Cemre
The owners of Norwegian pelagic vessel Hardhaus have placed an order for a newbuilding, designed by Salt Ship design and to be built at Cemre in Turkey. The vessel will incorporate the latest in energy-efficient technology.
-
NewsAcipenser obtains Friend of the Sea certification
Italian company Acipenser Srl has been found compliant with Friend of the Sea''s standard for several species of farmed sturgeon.
-
NewsEC proposes multi-annual sustainable plan
The European Commission has proposed a multi-annual plan for fish stocks in western waters aimed at restoring and maintaining stocks at sustainable levels and ensuring fishermen’s social and economic viability.
-
NewsWASSP launches interference management system
WASSP has launched a Key Pulse and Interference management system including an automated frequency and bandwidth algorithm.
-
NewsGael Force group and Fusion Marine to join forces
Gael Force Group and Fusion Marine are jointly announcing today that they have agreed and signed Heads of Terms which will result in Gael Force’s acquisition of 75% of the outstanding share capital of the fish farm pen manufacturer. The deal, which is of an undisclosed value, is on course ...
-
NewsAlaska halibut fishermen gear up for March 24th season opener
From Southeast Alaska to the Bering Sea, Alaska halibut fishermen are gearing up to head out to sea as the 2018 halibut season opens at noon on 24th March. It’s an annual ritual for both commercial fishermen and charter operators seeking to make their living through the pursuit of this ...
-
NewsChinese companies see subsidies cancelled and permits removed for illegal fishing
The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture has announced measures against fishing vessels and their operators after a number of Chinese vessel shave been intercepted engaged in illegal fishing activities in West African waters.
-
NewsFunding for aquaculture accelerator programme
The first global accelerator programme dedicated to the aquaculture industry will have the opportunity to grow with investment from the first investment fund focused exclusively on sustainable aquaculture.
-
NewsSustainable wrasse use controls sea lice
Loch Duart has reduced sea lice treatments significantly and recorded salmon growth on all its sites following efforts to source sustainable wrasse for use as cleaner fish.
