Land: USA

Seafood industry is now gaining ground in Florida as the commercial fishermen of the state is trying hard to develop economically acceptable fishing rules.

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has been informed by the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) that the AFDF board voted today in favor of AFDF serving as the client for the purpose of maintaining MSC certification for the entire Alaska salmon fishery. AFDF will immediately begin work with an independent certifier to conduct the required annual audit for the fishery. Successful completion of the audit will ensure an unbroken supply of MSC-certified Alaska salmon.

A new study revealed that low levels of the toxic chemical C8 is found in a wide variety of foods from burgers to bacon to tilapia.

A large haul of illegal striped bass has been seized through joint federal operation, confirms a report.

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will allow large gill net fishing four days a week in North Carolina waters to save sea turtles