World Fishing News – Page 373
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NewsWhy didn’t we do that before?
Like so many bright ideas, it´s the one that has been staring us in the face for…well, for ever, almost.
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NewsEJF concerned about Thailand’s upgrade to Tier 2
After spending two years on Tier 3 of the US State Department’s annual human trafficking index, Thailand has been upgraded to Tier 2 Watch List.
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NewsMacduff completes ‘REBECCA FR 143’
Macduff Shipyards Limited’s latest newbuild, ‘REBECCA FR 143’, has been delivered to Adam, Adam Junior and Jonathan Tait of Fraserburgh, UK.
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RFS Support Courses welcomed
The seafood industry has warmly received courses held around the UK to assist fishermen in applying for the Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS).
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SFF outlines the opportunities that Brexit could bring
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) met with Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing this week to underline the positive impact it believes leaving the European Union would have on the way Scottish fisheries are managed.
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NewsDeep-sea fishing brought into line with the CFP
The European Parliament, Council and European Commission have reached an agreement on new rules for EU deep-sea fisheries which it says should better protect deep-sea species while safeguarding the fishing industry.
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Restaurant company commits to BAP
One of the world’s leading casual-dining restaurant companies, Brinker International, Inc., has committed to source Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) product, as part of its sustainable seafood procurement policy.
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NewsWorldFish and Odisha State to scale-up aquaculture
An agreement between WorldFish and the Government of Odisha, India, will sustainably boost aquaculture in the state.
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NewsWF&A welcomes Quentin Bates to the team
World Fishing & Aquaculture is delighted to announce that Quentin Bates is joining the editorial team as a columnist.
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Determination to achieve sustainable fishing levels by 2020
European Commissioner Karmenu Vella has given EU Fisheries Ministers a preview of the fishing limits to be applied in 2017.
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NewsLumpsucker project takes another step forward
A new £2.12m lumpsucker project has begun, co-funded by the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC).
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NewsOperation Driftnet to combat illegal fishing
Canada and its international partners have joined forces again this year as part of Operation Driftnet to combat illegal fishing.
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NewsFishermen call to mandate use of seabird mitigation devices
The South East Trawl Fishing Industry Association (SETFIA) and the Great Australian Bight Fishing Industry Association (GABIA) have developed world leading technology that reduces interactions between trawlers and seabirds by up to 96%.
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News‘Ground-breaking’ Baltic plan adopted
The European Parliament has voted to establish a multi-annual plan for the stocks of cod, herring and sprat in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks.
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NewsIncrease in bacteria threatens fish in the Baltic
An increase in bacteria as a result of climate change is reducing the number of fish, according to environmental experts.
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North-East Atlantic protection and conservation
Marine Policy makers from around Europe gathered in Tenerife last week for the annual meeting of the OSPAR Commission for the protection of the marine environment of the North-East Atlantic.
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NewsBrexit: A game changing vote for fishing
With the UK electorate voting to exit the European Union, WF asks where that leaves the country’s fishing industry and the broader seafood supply chain
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NewsISSF releases annual report
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has released its 2015 annual report outlining tuna sustainability progress and achievements and arguing for continuous improvement of global tuna fisheries through collaboration and advocacy.
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NewsPlymouth Fisheries hosts French students
This month a group of French students were given the opportunity to tour Plymouth Fisheries in the UK, during a visit to Britain’s Ocean City.
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Business as usual for UK fishing industry
The UK is still a member of the European Union and will remain so for at least the next two years, so no immediate changes will be made, a Government spokesperson has told WF&A.
