World Fishing News – Page 352
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NewsNew trawl design reduces unwanted catches
Preliminary fishing trials using a new design of prawn trawl developed to reduce unwanted bycatches of fish have produced encouraging results.
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Thai Union performance
The Thai Union (TU) has announced its 2016 first quarter performance statistics, which shows a promising start to the year.
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NewsWaitrose to stock only sustainable canned tuna
Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to set a deadline to ensure that all the branded canned tuna it sells will be sourced using more sustainable fishing methods by the end of next year.
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Tweet #HealthySeas to Donate
Intasave Oceans has launched its new tweet to donate #HealthySeas campaign which aims to bring in funds for its Healthy Seas, Happy People fundraising programme.
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NewsFish or supplements? Consumers know which is best
Consumers recognise there are more health benefits to be gained from eating fish and seafood compared with taking fish oil supplements, according to a recent survey in the United States.
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Western Australia invests in new multi-species shellfish hatchery
Support for Western Australia’s emerging aquaculture industry has been reaffirmed with in the Liberal National Government’s 2016-17 state budget.
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NewsIndonesia underlines commitment to eliminating IUU fishing
Indonesia’s Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), Susi Pudjiastuti, will emphasise the government’s commitment to ending IUU fishing in Indonesian waters and beyond, in her keynote address to the combined 2nd Bali Tuna Conference (BTC) and the 5th International Coastal Tuna Business Forum (ICTBF).
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Four-star BAP tilapia from China available in the US
The first shipment of four-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) tilapia from China is hitting US shores, meaning it will soon be available to US customers.
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Russian longline fisheries sign contracts for MSC assessment
The Russian Longline Fishery Association (LFA) has signed contracts with certifier Marine Certification for the MSC assessment for its two fisheries in the Russian Far East.
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NewsFusion Marine wins major salmon pen order
Fusion Marine has secured a major order for new salmon pens for Scottish Sea Farms’ (SSF) new Westerbister site in Orkney.
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NewsDeformed ears giving farmed salmon hearing loss
Half of the world’s farmed Atlantic salmon have hearing loss which could be compromising critical restocking programmes, according to new research.
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NewsEC proposal to improve working conditions
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Directive which aims at improving the working conditions for workers in the fishing sector.
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EU and Canada cooperate to fight illegal fishing
The EU and Canada signed a Joint Declaration on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing last week, sending a strong message of zero tolerance towards such criminal activities.
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NewsNew ethical fishmonger in Plymouth
Sole of Discretion has launched its ethical fishmonger business at Plymouth Fisheries, the second largest fresh fish market in England based within a large, purpose-built complex in Sutton Harbour.
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New England Seafood becomes IPNLF member
New England Seafood has become the newest Member of the International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF).
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NewsNew Indonesia-UK partnership
The partnership between the Republic of Indonesia and the United Kingdom has been strengthened further, following an agreement to work together to deliver a package of marine and fisheries initiatives.
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NewsProtecting sharks and rays
Conservationists have welcomed news that 50 countries have joined efforts to list devil rays, threshers, and silky sharks under Appendix II the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
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NewsNSK designs krill trawler conversion
NSK Ship Design has signed a contract with China National Fisheries Corporation (CNFC), the owner of one of the world''s largest fishing fleets, to convert a conventional trawler into a krill trawler and krill meal production vessel.
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NewsValka signs €3m order
Valka and Icelandic processor Lodnuvinnslan hf signed a contract for a new high tech processing line for ground fish operations during this year''s Seafood Processing Global exhibition in Brussels.
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NewsEco-efficient systems for aquaculture sector
The Life Aquasef project is working on economic and sustainable alternatives for the aquaculture sector.
