World Fishing News – Page 357
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NewsThailand urged to take further steps
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) has welcomed the commitment shown by the Royal Thai Government (RTG) to address IUU fishing and the associated human rights abuses and human trafficking in the Thai seafood sector, but says more needs to be done.
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Cargill launches new salmon feeds
Cargill has launched two new salmon feeds, EWOS SOLID and EWOS EXTRA, which the company says are important parts of a grower feed program based on the EWOS COMPASS biological model for designing the optimal feed.
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NewsVirginia leads in clam and oyster aquaculture
Virginia shellfish farmers sold $48.3 million in clams and oysters in 2015, according to the Virginia Shellfish Aquaculture Situation and Outlook Report, an annual survey of shellfish farmers in the US state.
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NewsTaiwan works to avoid EU red card
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan has recently passed draft legislation and revised existing fishery regulations to comply with European Union (EU) demands for increased measures to eliminate IUU fishing by the republic’s large distant waters fishing fleet.
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NewsAquaGen acquires majority shareholding of Aquabel
Salmon genetics company, AquaGen AS, has acquired the majority shareholding of Aquabel, a Brazil-based tilapia breeding and distribution company.
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NewsEurope slowly opens up to the CFP
European nations are slowly coming to terms with implementing new rules and legislation under the latest Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), as Adrian Tatum reports.
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First hybrid longline fishing boat
NAVIS ehf has applied for an innovator grant from Rannís (The Icelandic Centre for Research) for the design of the first hybrid longline fishing boat in Iceland.
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FVG’s battle against sea lice
Fish Vet Group (FVG) has announced that it has successfully obtained an Import Tolerance for azamethiphos, the active ingredient in Benchmark’s sea lice treatments.
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Seafood Excellence Global finalists announced
The finalists for the new Seafood Excellence Global awards competition have been announced.
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$1.2m available for aquaculture research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced more than $1.2 million in available funding to support the development of environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture in the United States.
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NewsJapan oysters ASC
Five years after the tsunami that devastated the east coast of Japan, the Miyagi Prefecture Fisheries are celebrating a major milestone.
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PNA Vessel Day Scheme to remain
A Pacific island fisheries bloc has unanimously decided to maintain its Vessel Day Scheme (VDS) management system.
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Progress on conserving marine biodiversity
The first step has been taken on developing a legally-binding instrument for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
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MSC fish gets government approval
The UK government’s official healthy eating guidelines now recommend that consumers choose fish from sustainable sources, including Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified seafood.
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NewsSeaspan begin construction on second OFSV
Seaspan Shipyards, Vancouver, has announced the start of construction on its second National Shipbuilding Strategy (NNS) ship.
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NewsFuture bright for Timor-Leste with hatchery opening
A new hatchery has been unveiled in Timor-Lester as a crucial part of its National Aquaculture Development Strategy (2012-2030).
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NewsGlobal ocean fish populations could increase while providing more food
A new study, co-authored by University of Washington researchers, has revealed that most of the world’s wild fisheries could be at healthy levels in just ten years.
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Penalties against illegal fishers welcomed
The Australian Government has congratulated Spanish authorities for taking action against several Spanish nationals and companies involved in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Southern Ocean.
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NewsLower blood pressure with shrimp shells
The dietary supplement Systolite is expected to be launched onto the UK market this year, with the product being ready for the European market by 2018.
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NewsBrakes offers ASC certified prawns
Brakes, has become the first food service supplier to introduce Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified prawns in the UK.
