Scottish Fishermen’s Federation condemns world fishing trade
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation joins in the condemnation of world fishing trade along with others from around the globe for corruption in it.
Hunt for Antarctica’s pink gold on
Antarctica’s krill, small shrimp, is much in demand as it can be used in many ways with modern technology.
Less fish out more nitrogen in coastal ocean, says research
A Canada-U.S. study shows that commercial fisheries play a vital role in the decline of water quality in coastal waters.
Diving ban relaxes in some areas
South African government has eases the diving ban aimed at protecting perlemoen stocks at Cape Point while the ban will be there at four other Western and Eastern Cape sites.
Corruption in fishing industry rampant, study says
Rising demand and diminishing fish stocks are leading to increasing corruption in the fishing industry, a recent study by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) declares.
SCOTTISH FISHERMEN’S FEDERATION SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE FISHING AND CONDEMNS SUPERFICIAL SOUND-BITE SOL
Responding to the Greenpeace and chefs event at Old Billingsgate fish market, Bertie Armstrong, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said: “We in the catching sector of the Scottish…
Chile behind Norway as world’s leading salmon producers
According to recently released industry data, Chile maintained its status as the world’s second largest famed salmon-producer in 2007, although salmon production decreased by about three percent from 2006.
Pelagic Longline Exempted Fishing Permit Issued in Southeast Atlantic Closed Areas
NOAA Fisheries has announced it will allow research to proceed in portions of the East Florida Coast and Charleston Bump closed areas by pelagic longline vessels. The successful rebuilding of…
Alaskan fishermen go Denmark for good fishing
Fishermen dealing in Alaska cod and sole fisheries go all the way to Denmark discussing innovative issues for the betterment of the industry.
Norwegian vessels detained in Russia
Russian coast guard officials had detained a Norwegian vessel for illegally commercial fishing in Russian waters.