New report on food and fisheries policy
The European Court of Auditors' has come out with a report on the control, inspection and sanction systems of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
More restrictions for blue crab harvest
As the population of crab population is falling dangerously, Virginia Marine Resources Commission mulls to put more restrictions on its harvest.
Shellfish ban lifted in Uruguay states
The National Directorate of Aquatic Resources (DINARA) of Uruguay has approved the order to lift the ban on shellfish in Maldonado and Rocha.
Japan: Global warming risks agriculture and fisheries
An agriculture ministry report forecasts risk to Japan’s agriculture and fisheries due to increasing global warming which would generate disaster for these industries.
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.
Iceland’s first hydrogen equipped commercial vessel
Iceland’s red ship, The Elding, gets new looks and would become a herald of fossil-free future.
Saving sturgeon in Russian way
Russia is trying to save sturgeon from extinction by setting up a state caviar monopoly and stiffening punishments for poachers.
