Arctic off-limits deadline sets in
Federal authority has approved a plan that puts vast area of the Arctic off-limits to commercial fishing from December 3.
ICCAT Must Act to Protect Albacore Stocks
With two albacore tuna stocks in need of science-based management and media attention focused on another species entirely, the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) is calling on the International Committee for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) to defend all stocks from unsustainable fishing practices.
First skipjack tuna fishery certified to the MSC standar
he Japanese Tosakatsuo Suisan Group pole and line skipjack tuna fishery has been awarded the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certificate for sustainable and well-managed fisheries. Following a rigorous 12 months independent assessment, the Tosakatsuo Suisan fishery has become the first skipjack tuna fishery in the world to bear the MSC ecolabel.
Canada Calls on ICCAT to Take Action to Protect Bluefin Tuna From Illegal Fishing Activities
Statement by Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Seafood Scotland Tempts Tastebuds at BBC Good Food Show
The BBC Good Food Show in Glasgow, 30 October – 1st November, proved to be an excellent venue for tempting consumers to try new seafood dishes, to learn about Scotland’s sustainability initiatives, and to discuss healthy eating.
‘Eat More Fish’ Initiative Increases Seafood Sales
Scottish Government’s ‘Eat More Fish’ initiative, for which Seafood Scotland has undertaken a number of consumer-focussed events, has resulted in a rise in both the volume and value of seafood sales in the six months since the campaign got off the ground.
Green diet for marine hatchery
Skretting has launched an upgraded Gemma Wean marine larvae feeds that are literally green.
Seeking improvement in catch-share system
Fishermen of Princetown are looking forward to the improvements in catch-share system.
RNLI safety system protects crew
RNLI MOB Guardian safety system has protected the crew of fishing vessel, says a report.
Doha talks slow down subsidies for fisheries
Efforts to minimize global fisheries subsidies are suffering from the slow, or non-existent, progress in Doha talks.
