World Fishing News – Page 672
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A fresh approach to Scottish fisheries
Plans to ensure Scotland maximises the potential of its fisheries and seafood sectors were unveiled by Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead last week.
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OSPAR to safeguard seven seabird species
Contracting Parties to the international OSPAR Convention have taken a step towards protecting species which depend on the North-East Atlantic Ocean.
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NewsDiscards ban 'will boost fisheries'
Banning fisheries discards in the North Sea will promote fish stock recovery and increase fishermen’s incomes, according to new research by scientists at the University of York.
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New closed containment research important to saving wild Atlantic salmon
The Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) and the Conservation Fund are partnering on a pilot research project to grow farmed Atlantic salmon in a freshwater closed-containment system.
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Edinburgh chef wins Young Scottish Seafood Chef title
An exciting cook off in the Young Scottish Seafood Chef of the Year Competition saw Orry Shand (21), Eat on the Green, Ellon, beat five other finalists to claim the title.
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NewsDyneema nets ‘worth the investment’
Increasing demand for seafood is driving the aquaculture industry to develop more economic and extensive operations, which places huge demands on equipment, manpower and materials as well as the environment.
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Lochhead: Protection for mackerel needed
The EU must act now to put in place sanctions they have been promising since last year to address Iceland and Faroes'' irresponsible and unsustainable mackerel fishing, Richard Lochhead said yesterday.
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Nofima: Minister receives advice
“The seafood industry needs to get hold of the best brains and strengthen efforts with applied research."
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NewsMackerel icefish fishery recertified
Austral Fisheries’ and Australian Longline’s Heard Island and McDonald Island (HIMI) mackerel icefish (icefish) fishery has been recertified as sustainable.
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Royal Frysk Muscheln enters blue mussel fishery into MSC assessment
German processor Royal Frysk Muscheln GmbH has agreed to fund the assessment of three Danish blue mussel fishing vessels against the MSC standard for well-managed and sustainable fisheries.
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MSC launches online product search
The MSC has launched a new online tool to help shoppers find certified sustainable seafood, linking customers to businesses that use the MSC ecolabel on packaging.
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NewsReports confirm need for reform of EU fisheries policy
Two recent reports by the European Commission add further weight to calls for significant structural change within the EU fish catching sector and a far reaching reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
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Seafish welcomes IPSO recommendations
Seafish has welcomed recommendations from the International Programme on the State of the Ocean (IPSO) to mitigate threats facing the marine environment.
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Three Icelandic fisheries enter certification process
Encouraged by the successful outcome and market recognition of certified Icelandic cod, three more Icelandic fisheries have now made application to the Iceland Responsible Fisheries certification programme.
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NewsKeel-laying ceremony for Reuben Lasker
NOAA and Marinette Marine Corporation this week held a keel-laying ceremony at the MMC shipyard in Marinette, Wis., for NOAA’s newest fisheries survey vessel, Reuben Lasker.
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Tribal fishery achieves MSC certification
The Metlakatla Indian Community fishery located in tribal waters surrounding the Annette Islands Reserve (AIR) in Southeast Alaska has been awarded Marine Stewardship Council certification.
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NewsVibrancy for business at Seawork 2011
There was a real vibrancy to the 14th edition of Seawork.
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Scotian shelf shrimp fishery receives MSC certification
The Scotian shelf shrimp fishery entered into assessment by three processors - Northsyde Processing Limited, L''Association Coopérative des Pêcheurs de l''Ile Ltée, and Produits Belle Baie Ltée - has earned Marine Stewardship Council certification.
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Most stocks endangered in 10 years
EU fisheries commissioner, Maria Damanaki, yesterday told a meeting of the European Parliament''s ''Fish for the Future'' group that 91% of stocks would be endangered within a decade.
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Luvata Seawire aquaculture cage launched
Luvata has successfully launched a SeawireTM cage off the coast of Canakkale, Turkey.
