Massachusetts to ban striped bass fishing
Massachusetts proposed to ban commercial striped bass fishing and also to limit recreational anglers.
European Commission proposes that EU support ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna
The European Commission today proposed that the European Union should press for a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna to enter into force within the next year. The Commission is deeply concerned that overfishing of Atlantic bluefin tuna driven largely by international trade is seriously depleting stocks of the species. The proposal will be discussed with Member States in order to reach a common EU position for the next meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), taking place in Doha, Qatar, from 13 to 25 March 2010.
AFDF to serve as new client managing MSC certification for Alaska salmon
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.
£5.25 million grants boost for English fishing industry
£5.25 million in grants has been awarded to the English fishing industry from the European Fisheries Fund.
New chairman for ISSF’s Science Advisory
RFMO expert was appointed to Chair of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation’s Science Advisory.
C8 in variety of foods
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.
Salmon prices increases record high
Salmon will son become precious species as the prices are rising at high speed for several years, says latest global data.
EC conditional support for tuna ban
WWF cautiously welcome the European Commission’s conditional support for bluefin tuna trade ban.
Electric Edge’s new software to fishing vessel
Electric Edge Systems Group Inc. (EESG) has been chosen to provide new software for use aboard fishing vessel while at sea.
Joint operation seizes large number of illegal striped bass
A large haul of illegal striped bass has been seized through joint federal operation, confirms a report.
