Read more about the article Korean first: Dongwon achieves MSC certification
Dongwon’s tropical Pacific yellowfin and skipjack free school purse seine fishery is a first for South Korea. Image: Dongwon Industries

Korean first: Dongwon achieves MSC certification

The first South Korean-owned fishery has achieved certification to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) international standard for sustainable fishing as Dongwon’s tropical Pacific yellowfin and skipjack free school purse seine…

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Read more about the article Hampiðjan’s 40th anniversary flume tank session held in Hirtshals
This year’s Hampiðjan tank trip falls on the 40th anniversary of the very first such session, which back then took place in Hull. Image: Hampiðjan

Hampiðjan’s 40th anniversary flume tank session held in Hirtshals

Hampiðjan’s annual gathering at the North Sea Centre’s flume tank in Hirtshals is approaching fast. The trip takes place from 26th to 30th November and according to Hampiðjan Ísland’s managing…

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Read more about the article Zephyr rigged with full blue whiting package from Vónin
New Shetland pelagic vessel Zephyr has been supplied with a full package of Vónin gear for blue whiting. Image: Vónin/Ivan Reid

Zephyr rigged with full blue whiting package from Vónin

With their new Zephyr delivered from Larsnes Mekaniske Verksted yard in Norway at the beginning of October, skipper Allister Irvine and his crew looked carefully at the fishing gear options…

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Read more about the article Atlantic Sapphire nominated for 2019 European Small and Mid-Cap Awards
Atlantic Sapphire is pioneering its Bluehouse (land-raised) salmon farming locally and transforming protein production globally. Its innovation centre has been based at Langsand in Denmark since 2011. Image: Atlantic Sapphire

Atlantic Sapphire nominated for 2019 European Small and Mid-Cap Awards

Atlantic Sapphire, a pioneer of Bluehouse (land-raised) salmon farming locally and transforming protein production globally, has been shortlisted as a Star of Innovation company at the annual European Small and…

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Read more about the article EUfishmeal conference examines improved fisheries management models
Conference participants state that the Fmsy-project’s findings show that, on average, North Atlantic stocks could return 30% more than is currently the case, and this without added risk for overfishing

EUfishmeal conference examines improved fisheries management models

EUfishmeal, together with the Nordic Marine Think Tank (NMTT), has hosted a Conference on Improved Fisheries Management Models to discuss the Fmsy project and consider a way forward the management of…

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