World Fishing News – Page 586
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MEP takes part in scientific research
SNP MEP Alyn Smith has said that greater awareness of the benefits of Omega 3 could improve the nation’s general health, whilst taking part in a test of his own Omega 3 levels.
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WFC attracts more than 1,300 delegates to debate future of fisheries
The 6th World Fisheries Congress (WFC) has drawn to a close at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, attracting 1,365 delegates from 65 countries.
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NewsIPNLF publishes baitfish study
Pole-and-line fisheries need 25,000t of baitfish to catch tuna each year, according to a new International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) report.
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Two leading Scottish figures retire
Two leading figures in the Scottish seafood processing industry have retired after successfully steering Lossie Seafoods in Buckie to its current position as one the country’s leading premium salmon smokers.
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Oceana calls upon GFCM to save Mediterranean fisheries now
Oceana has urged the FAO General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) to urgently reverse the alarming trend of stock decline in the region.
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WWF: Wake up call needed
WWF has made a statement accusing fisheries ministers of overwhelmingly displaying a lack of ambition to save Europe''s fish stocks and fishing sector from collapse.
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NewsMore Faroese vessels to catch mackerel
Faroese minister of fisheries, Jacob Vestergaard, has decided to permit vessels other than purse seiners to catch mackerel.
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NewsPains Wessex appoints Norwegian distributor
Brude has been appointed as the new distributor for Pains Wessex marine distress signals in Norway.
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NewsSafeLink R10 SRS receives USA approval
Kannad Marine has received type approval for its SafeLink R10 SRS (Survivor Recovery System), making it available for sale throughout the USA.
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NewsSeaSafe Systems UK distributor for Dan Buoy
British marine safety clothing and equipment manufacturer, SeaSafe Systems, has been appointed as the UK distributor for SOS Marine’s SOS Dan Buoy.
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NewsIndonesian illegal fishers detained
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has reported that three illegal Indonesian fishing vessels were detained in Australian waters pending investigation during March and April.
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MSC releases new five year plan
The Marine Stewardship Council has released its new strategic plan for the next five years.
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NewsScientific research for sustainable trawl doors
Low water fishing for sand eel in the North Sea has been put in the spotlight by Danish scientists in order to sedure the future of both the fish stock and the fishing industry.
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MEPs take stand on CFP
The European Parliament environment committee has been praised for its strong stand on EU fisheries reform.
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NewsInvestigator looking ship shape
Hundreds of tonnes of steel were lifted into place on 9 May to form part of the keel of RV Investigator, Australia’s new Marine National Facility vessel.
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News$20,000 fine for NZ fishing offences
The penalties imposed on a commercial fisher this week for fishing offences send a clear message that it is unacceptable to abuse New Zealand’s quota management system, says the Ministry for Primary Industries.
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Discard reduction ‘vital’ for CFP success
Panels comprising international industry experts and politicians have debated Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) reform at the 6th World Fisheries Congress in Edinburgh.
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NewsNew Fast Find 220 PLB
McMurdo has extended its range of emergency distress beacons with the launch of the new Fast Find 220 PLB (Personal Locator Beacon).
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NewsNZ: Working together for a sustainable industry
There’s a point in the history of every country’s fishing industry that defines its future, writes Adrian Tatum.
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NewsLittle fish - big noise
The recently published report by Lenfest Forage Fish Task Force (LFFTF), entitled Little Fish – Big Impact that glows in some media, calls for cutting the catch of forage fish by half.
