US blocked Mexican shrimp imports
The United States has withdrawn Mexican shrimp import certification and thus blocked all imports of Mexican shrimp.
Canada Calls on ICCAT to Take Definitive Action to End Overfishing of Eastern Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, issued the following statement today, at the conclusion of the Fifteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention…
NFFO Supports Channel Undulate Ray Initiative
The NFFO has written to the Fisheries Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, urging him to support the Channel Islands/French initiative on undulate rays. The text of the letter reads: Dear Minister Undulate…
Half-century anniversary for Lundey NS
Fifty years ago today the Nobiskrug shipyard at Rensburg in West Germany delivered the fishing vessel that today sails as Lundey NS. The ship was then christened Narfi RE-13, and…
Agreement would allow Chinese jiggers to operate from Argentine ports
Norberto Yahuar, Argentina’s Fisheries Under Secretary is currently in China to advance on a fisheries cooperation agreement which would open Argentine ports to Chinese trawlers and jiggers while Beijing would…
Falklands’ fishery back to normal says Director
Falklands’ fishery catches have returned to a more normal level in 2010, confirmed Director of Fisheries John Barton on Thursday.
Commission may withdraw proposed management plans
It appears a heated discussion between the European Parliament and the European Commission on co-decision procedures may result in the Commission withdrawing the proposed management plans for horse mackerel and…
Eastern Canada offshore sea scallop fishery gains MSC certification
The Eastern Canada offshore sea scallop (placopecten magellanicus) fishery operating within the Canadian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off the eastern seaboard of Canada has earned Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification…
Catch Quota Pilot Project with Remote Electronic Monitoring System: North Sea
Cefas is running a pilot project investigating the use of catch quotas to reduce discards in the North Sea. Cefas fisheries observers and Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) equipment, including CCTV, will be used to document and quantify the effectiveness of the catch quota system at reducing discards.
Acting Minister’s decisions reflect responsible management says Seafood Industry
The New Zealand Seafood Industry Council sees the commercial catch limit (TACC) changes as responsible fisheries management in practice says New Zealand Seafood Industry Council chief executive Owen Symmans. This…
