New crabbing gear laws starts soon
Queensland will now have new crabbing laws from April as the inverted crab dillies will be banned.
New appointment to ICES declare
Canadian Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Gail Shea has announced new appointment to the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea.
Marine Management Organisation launch
From April 1 new Marine Management Organisation (MMO) will be launched to give effect to marine spatial planning.
Marine Spatial Planning on the road
At Newcastle Conference a formal system of marine spatial planning was on the move, says a press release.
Ireland to be global centre for ocean technology
Ireland is emerging as a potential European and global centre for ocean technology.
Illegal striped bass seized
Coast Guard cutter has seized illegal catch of striped bass in Fort Macon, N.C., confirms a report.
Argentine hake fishery and markets at risk because of over-fishing, says NGO
Argentina could lose 40% of its fish market if hake (Merluccius hubbsi) captures do not follow new requirements imposed by the European Union (EU) to import fish and shellfish, warned…
Scottish fisheries and Europe
Scotland's leadership on the European stage was highlighted during two high-level meetings held by Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead in Brussels today. Mr Lochhead met with recently appointed EU Fisheries…
NOAA Report: Progress is Being Made to Rebuild and Sustain Fisheries and Ocean Ecosystems
A new NOAA report shows that the last decade has been a period of progress in rebuilding depleted fish stocks, sustaining many fisheries populations, and gaining a better understanding of…
Fishing discard ban could put sea bird at risk
A proposed EU ban on fish discard could put North Sea’s successful sea birds at risk.
