2700 metres below sea level
Blue holothurians (sea cucumbers) amongst sea lilies together with brilliantly red shrimps and irregular sea urchins were just some of the astonishing creatures that scientists observed when they earlier this…
Antibiotic residues in aquaculture shrimps may spell loss of European market
Exporters of aquaculture shrimps face the threat of a ban by the European Economic Community (EEC) if the authorities here fail to provide a guarantee on certain relevant issues in…
Quota Talks Begin in Brussels
The annual quota negotiations have begun in Brussels following a late evening meeting between an NFFO delegation and UK Fisheries Minister Huw Irranca-Davies to finalise the UK’s priorities. The Federation…
Europe urged to follow fish conservation
The annual European tussle over fishing quotas gets underway today (Monday). The outcome of this year's December Fisheries Council is set to be different from previous years, however, with final…
Fleet back on pearlside
HB Grandi’s pelagic vessels are back on pearlside after a short break due to an extended bout of bad weather at the beginning of December. The fishing grounds, as before, are around the Grindavík deeps, and there are six vessels fishing there. Catches are still slow.
Fisheries advisory panel offers recommendations on CITES proposals
An advisory panel of independent experts convened by FAO has issued recommendations regarding six proposals to limit international trade in a number of commercially exploited aquatic animals under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Hawaii ready to avert year-end tuna shortage
Hawaii is set to avert the year-end tuna shortage so that residents can have their good-luck tuna at New Year’s as usual.
Fisheries Science Partnership going string day by day
The Fisheries Science Partnership between Cefas, Defra and the NFFO has been running successfully since 2003.
Large number of spring Chinook run forecast
Fishery scientists have predicted that nearly 470,000 spring Chinook are expected to return to the Columbian River this year.
Unique management for Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper
A unique scientific management has helped to end overfishing of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico.
