World Fishing News – Page 166
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NewsAlarm over mackeral quota
The Norwegian government’s decision to set a unilateral quota for Northeast Atlantic mackerel has been called “alarming”.
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NewsPressure on IOTC over yellowfin tuna
Pressure is growing on the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission to take steps to put in place effective measures to allow the Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna stock to regenerate.
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NewsNorway takes a tough stance on mackerel
The decision by the Norwegian Ministry for trade, industry and fisheries set set a mackerel quota at 298,299 tonnes for 2021, acting unilaterally in the absence of a coastal state agreements, has been welcomed by the Norwegian industry, and slammed by European fishing organisations as a quota grab.
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NewsAqua Nor 2021 to go ahead as planned
The board of the Nor-Fishing Foundation has confirmed that Aqua Nor 2021 can go ahead as planned.
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NewsSkretting expands capacity in Tasmania
Nutreco’s aquaculture division Skretting is expanding its production capacity in Tasmania with the purchase of Ridley’s extrusion facility in Westbury.
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NewsSeafood Expo Global recheduled to 2022
Organisers of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global have announced that its first Barcelona offering will now take place in April 2022.
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NewsDamen passes milestone in beamer build
The Daman Maaskant yard in Stellendam has taken delivery of 38 metre beam trawler Franson Z-91, and is now making progress on outfitting the new trawler for its Belgian owner.
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NewsEnhanced sea bream diet for deeper colour
?A new feed launched by Aller Aqua has been developed for farmed sea bream to match the deep colouration found in wild sea bream, but which can be lacking in the farmed variety.
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NewsWelsh Seafood Week puts Wales on the map
Wales is running a seafood week to help promote the country’s array of fish and shellfish from the Welsh coast.
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NewsRussian Crab Group makes first EU delivery
The Russian Crab Group of companies has made its first crab delivery to the European Union.
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NewsEU consults on sustainable algae
The European Commission has launched an open public consultation on the EU algae initiative.
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NewsGlobal Tuna Alliance joins GSSI
The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative has announced that the Global Tuna Alliance has joined GSSI as an Affiliated Partner.
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NewsIndonesia and Australia cooperate on Gannet 5
Australia and Indonesia are currently engaged in a co-operative operation aimed at safeguarding territorial waters and deterring illegal activity that affects both nations.
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NewsConnectivity is king for DESS Aqua
When Norwegian fish farming support vessel operator DESS Aqua wanted to improve connectivity on its vessels early last year, it had some demanding criteria.
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NewsThai Union acquires remainder of Rügen Fisch
Thai Union Group has acquired the remaining 49% of shares of Rügen Fisch.
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NewsIceland Ocean Cluster celebrates 10 years
The Iceland Ocean Cluster celebrates its 10th anniversary today as it continues to build networks between industry, R&D and investors, adding value to the blue economy of Iceland.
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NewsFleet Xpress lands Clearwater comms contract
An agreement with leading Canadian seafood company includes crew internet access and Fleet Care support to secure fishing fleet connectivity off Canada’s east coast
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NewsNOAA announces US$11m in fisheries funding
NOAA Fisheries has recommended more than US$11 million for 43 projects under the 2021 Saltonstall-Kennedy Competitive Grants Program.
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NewsResearchers help tackle mussel tube worm pest
In what is thought to be a global first for the sector, a team of aquaculture experts is exploring the development of a new rapid diagnostic method to support Scotland’s shellfish producers with the early identification of tube worms.
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NewsIncreased protection for deep-sea species
The ban on bottom trawling in deep waters, adopted by the EU in 2016, has been effective in protecting deep-sea fish, according to an evaluation of the Deep-sea Access Regulation released by the European Commission.
