World Fishing News – Page 541
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NewsNew projects awarded EFF funding
Eleven English fisheries projects have been approved to receive funding from the latest European Fisheries Fund (EFF) panel.
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NewsEamon Cusack new IFM chair
The Institute of Fisheries Management, the UK-based international body promoting sustainable management of freshwater and marine fisheries, has appointed Eamon Cusack as its new chairman.
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NewsSFF: Iceland needs to focus on a mackerel resolution
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has accused the Icelandic Government of using a media trip to Iceland this week as a ‘spin to defend the indefensible’ and says it should be seeking a resolution to the mackerel dispute instead.
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NewsSPFA wants mediator to end mackerel dispute
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has backed the announcement by Scottish Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead that an international mediator should be appointed to help end the mackerel fishery stalemate with Iceland and the Faroes.
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NewsFAO fuel saving manual for small vessels
The FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department has released a new manual, ‘Fuel savings for small fishing vessels’, to provide practical advice on ways to reduce fuel.
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NewsFishermen and scientists working together
The need for collaboration between fishermen and scientists was reiterated at the eighth annual meeting of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) and the Regional Advisory Councils (RAC).
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New policy co-ordinator for SWFPA
Jennifer Mouat has recently joined the Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association in the newly created role of policy co-ordinator.
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News'Fattoria del pesce' rainbow trout FOS
The Fattoria del Pesce Srl farming site and processing factory in Italy have been certified Friend of the Sea for rainbow trout production.
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Iceland dismisses EU fishing policy
Iceland’s president has dismissed the EU Common Fisheries Policy as a “colossal failure” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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NewsPortuguese fishery gets MSC certificate reinstated
Portuguese sardine fishery, Anopcerco, has had its MSC certification reinstated following a positive audit, conducted by independent certifier, Intertek Moody Marine.
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NewsMcDonald’s USA to serve MSC fish
As part of its 10 year commitment to sustainable fishing practices, McDonald’s USA will serve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fish in over 14,000 restaurants nationwide, making it the first national restaurant chain to adopt the blue ecolabel.
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NewsFaroes withdraw from herring agreement
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) and the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) have condemned the Faroese for deciding to withdraw from international sharing arrangements for the Atlanto-Scandian herring stock this week.
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NewsRobots to improve salmon processing
Gobal processing equipment supplier, Marel, has designed an ITM2 trimming robot to help improve high value salmon trimming.
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NewsManaging ecosystems on three levels
Menakhem Ben-Yami exclusively interviews NOAA’s new Senior Scientist for Ecosystem Management, Jason Link.
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NewsNew RSW technology launched
This year MMC Kulde is presenting its new environmental RSW technology, designed to meet the needs of the fish industry to replace existing RSW systems operating with Freon R 22.
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NewsKosher supplier achieves FOS certification
Kosher food supplier the Manischewitz Company has successfully undergone a Friend of the Sea audit and the company’s anchovies, sardines and mackerel products can now carry the FOS seal of approval.
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Call for seafood traceability to fight illegal fishing
A groundbreaking statement has been issued at this week’s World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, calling for a new global seafood traceability system to give full access to information about marine fishing practices.
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NewsMassachusetts to fight seafood fraud
Massachusetts has introduced new legislation to address the growing problem of seafood fraud – a decision applauded by Oceana.
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NewsSainsbury’s Switch the Fish campaign back this week
Sainsbury’s ‘Switch the Fish Day’ to encourage customers to eat alternative fish will be taking place on Friday 25 January.
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New approach to tuna fishing
The Campaign for Eco-Safe Tuna has launched an international effort to promote a more sustainable approach to tuna fishing and labelling.
