World Fishing News – Page 526
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NewsAll Waitrose seafood to be certified by 2016
UK retailer Waitrose has announced that all of its seafood will be sourced from certified sources by the end of 2016.
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NewsAustralian fishermen design water sprayer to help protect seabirds
Australian fishermen operating in the South East Trawl fishery have come up with a new device to scare birds away from warp lines.
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NewsLongliner/pot boat prepares for sea trials
Alaskan fisherman Josh Trosvig’s new longliner/pot boat is preparing for sea trials in June.
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NewsNFWF announces 2013 grants
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has announced the latest grant awards from its Fisheries Innovation Fund.
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NewsNova Scotia to develop new aquaculture regulations
The Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Agriculture is planning to develop a new regulatory framework for the aquaculture industry through consultations with Nova Scotians.
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Marine Harvest plans to takeover Cermaq
Marine Harvest ASA has acquired 4.7% of the share capital in Cermaq, and has announced that it intends to make an offer to buy out the rival company.
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NewsOverfished stocks can recover
A study by marine scientists at Rutgers, the state university of New Jersey, USA, has revealed that species of fish that have been overfished can recover to healthy levels if fisheries managers put effective limits on the catch.
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NewsWWF withdraws MSC objection
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has withdrawn its objection to Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification of the Russian Sea of Okhotsk Mid-water Trawl Walleye Pollock Fishery, as an agreement has been reached.
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Safety highlighted at Skipper Expo
Two newly-launched safety initiatives will be promoted by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) during Skipper Expo International Aberdeen 2013, being held 10-11 May.
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NewsSeafood companies helping those in need
Through the Catholic Charities North Fishing Community Fund, local and international seafood companies have provided $25,000 funding to Gloucester, Massachusetts residents in need.
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NewsFocus on Baltic fisheries this week
The future of Baltic Sea fish stocks will be discussed at two meetings being held this week in Tallin, Estonia.
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NewsLongliner delivered to Norway
Icelandic boatbuilder, Trefjar, has delivered a new Cleopatra 50 boat to Haraldur Arni Haraldsson from Gamvik in Finnmark, the northernmost part of Norway.
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NewsSmall boats take on powerful groups in court
Small-scale fishermen are joining the government in a court battle with Britain’s most powerful fishing groups which could decide who ultimately controls the UK''s fishing quota.
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NewsNGOs concerned over CFP negotiations
A statement from European civil society and conservation groups has said that they are concerned about the threat of delays or the possible collapse of negotiations on the EU fisheries reform.
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NewsIcelandic fishery duo MSC assessment
The Iceland golden redfish fishery and Iceland saithe fishery have entered into Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) at the same time.
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Poly-DK becomes Nordic Rope
Danish company Poly-DK, specialist in the development of fibre-based ropes and lines for industrial, marine and offshore, has changed its name to Nordic Rope Aps.
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NewsNFFO brokers South East agreement
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation (NFFO) has brokered an agreement between a number of producer organisations (POs) and fishermen in the South East and Thames Estuary, UK.
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NewsNZ seabird protection plan launched
New Zealand has launched the ‘National Plan of Action for Seabirds 2013’, setting out a firm commitment to protect seabirds from fishing incidents.
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NewsFirst US steelhead trout farm BAP certified
Pacific Seafood Group’s steelhead trout farm on the Columbia River has become the first US steelhead trout or salmon farm to achieve Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification.
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NewsCommission calls for cooperation in aquaculture
The European Commission has issued strategic guidelines for EU aquaculture, designed to boost the development of the sector.
