Read more about the article Síldarvinnslan’s strong mackerel and herring season
Síldarvinnslan’s pelagic vessel Beitir is now searching for Icelandic summer-spawning herring. Image: Síldarvinnslan/Hákon Ernuson

Síldarvinnslan’s strong mackerel and herring season

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With both mackerel and Atlanto-Scandian herring seasons over, Síldarvinnslan’s pelagic vessel Beitir is now on the lookout for Icelandic summer-spawning herring. This year Síldarvinnslan’s fleet has quotas for 4000 tonnes…

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Read more about the article Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) appoints new chair
Dr. Valeria Merino becomes chair of FiTI for an initial term of three years, starting on the 1st January, and taking over from founding chair Dr. Peter Eigen. Image: FiTI

Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) appoints new chair

The International Board of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) has appointed Dr. Valeria Merino as the 2nd Chair of the FiTI. She will serve for an initial term of three…

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Read more about the article Scottish fishermen trial mobile reporting app
Scottish west coast fishermen are trialling real-time software system to report cod and whiting catches. Image: Fisheries Innovation Scotland

Scottish fishermen trial mobile reporting app

A pioneering collaboration between Scottish fishermen and scientists utilises the latest technology to avoid unwanted catches of cod and whiting. Between now and the end of 2020, fishermen on the…

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