World Fishing News – Page 711
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Conservationist appointed to ISSF board of directors
Biologist and environmental engineer Alfred Schumm has been appointed to a two year term on the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) Board of Directors.
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New monitor to help save fishermen’s lives
An innovative new device that could help save fishermen’s lives by warning of vessel instability is likely to provide a focal point of interest at this year’s Fishing 2010 exhibition in Glasgow.
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RNLI New Quay aids injured scallop trawler crew member
The all-weather lifeboat at RNLI New Quay, UK, was launched last week to the assistance of a badly injured crew member of the scallop trawler Lerina positioned nine miles south west of the town.
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Sunderland RNLI rescue two men after fishing boat suffers mechanical failure
Lifeboat volunteers from Sunderland, UK, RNLI Lifeboat Station were called into action shortly before 12:45pm on 5 March to assist the crew of a 21ft fishing vessel that had suffered mechanical failure.
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UK poised to designate world’s largest marine reserve
The Pew Environment Group has praised the UK for taking one further step towards designating the world’s largest marine reserve.
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Biggest ever seizure of carp at Dover
During the early hours of Friday 26 February 2010, UK Border Agency officers at the Port of Dover, working in conjunction with the government''s Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI), intercepted the largest ever consignment of live carp from France.
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NewsGastronomic sailing trips showcase the best of Scottish seafood!
Visitors to Scottish ports love to sample freshly-landed seafood, from classic haddock and chips, to moules marinieres, lobster, langoustine, crab and scallops.
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Report offers criteria for allocating access to fisheries resources
A new report by OCEAN2012 and Meridian Prime highlights environmental and social criteria that are successfully employed in allocating access to fisheries resources.
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First SkySails fishing trawler sets sail once more
Parlevliet & Van der Plas B.V. and SkySails begin practical tests of SkySails towing-kite propulsion for fishing trawlers.
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CITES can help save bluefin tuna
Governments meeting on 13 March the largest wildlife trade convention will have a unique opportunity to help preserve the world’s oceans and simultaneously stem a worldwide poaching crisis, says WWF.
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Unprecedented progress in protection of Indian Ocean fish stocks
Strides forward were made last week by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission for the protection of the fish stocks in the Indian Ocean, such as tropical tunas and shark stocks.
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NewsThresher sharks protected by Indian Ocean Tuna Commission
The Shark Alliance is applauding a historic ban on fishing for thresher sharks - oceanic species distinguished by their long, scythe-like tails – adopted by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) at their annual meeting in Korea.
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MicroBalance™ cuts fishmeal in salmon and trout grower feeds
In January Skretting Norway introduced salmon and trout grower feeds with potentially ultra-low levels of fishmeal and a record low marine protein index. The fishmeal content at any time will depend on price and availability.
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NewsCoral triangle set to gain from certifying key canned tuna fishery
Eight Pacific nations have announced they would seek sustainable seafood certification for up to 40 per cent of their skipjack tuna fishery.
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WWF welcomes US backing for Atlantic bluefin tuna trade ban
WWF welcomes the announcement that the United States government will vote for a ban on international commercial trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna during a meeting of the largest wildlife trade convention later this month.
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NewsWWF welcomes Caribbean Spiny Lobster fishing ban
For the first time in Central America Caribbean, spiny lobster fishing will be banned from the region’s waters during the species’ reproductive season, raising hopes for more responsible fishing practices in the region.
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NewsPew applauds Obama administration for backing Appendix I listing for bluefin tuna
The Pew Environment Group has praised the Obama administration for supporting the proposed CITES Appendix I listing for Atlantic bluefin tuna.
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NOAA provides $10m to support New England groundfish fishery
NOAA has announced an additional $10 million to preserve fishing opportunities for the New England fishing industry and continue the development of a new sector program in the groundfish fishery.
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First Faroese herring fishery awarded MSC certification
The Faroese Atlanto-Scandian (Norwegian Spring Spawning) herring fishery - Faroese Pelagic Organization - has attained the MSC environmental standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.
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Offshore Mariculture Conference programme announced
Conference programme announced plus early bird booking - 20% discount available until 15 March 2010.
