Rule breakers denied EU fishing funds
European Union fishing funds would not be available for the rule breakers, confirms the EU Fisheries Council.
Illegal lobster fine totaled $18,000
The provincial court at Grand Bank has convicted six individuals of lobster violations totaling $18,000.
Australia moves to save bluefin tuna
Australian officials have taken stern steps to save the bluefin tuna as the species is in crisis, says a report.
Vietnam’s marine exports touched $3 billion mark in nine months
Over the last nine months Vietnam has exported US$3 billion worth of aquatic products, confirms official data.
California’s waters, a dumping place
California’s waters have become favourite place for dumping fishing gears as debris piling up in deep-water canyons found.
PMA certificate for unique Iridium Filter
Thrane & Thrane receives PMA certification for Iridium Filter where Inmarsat & Iridium combinations now possible.
NOAA invites public comments for Navy Sonar Operations
NOAA’s Fisheries Service is inviting comments on the proposed authorization for Navy Sonar Operations off the coast of the Mariana Islands.
Public hearings for Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is going to hold public hearings for the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan.
Pacific hake mid-water trawl fishery is MSC-certified
The Pacific hake mid-water trawl fishery, has earned Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification as a sustainable and well managed fishery. The fishery is the largest on the west coast of both the United States and Canada
Icelandic seafood products contain negligible amounts of persistent organic pollutants
Matis has released the report Undesirable substances in seafood products. Results from the monitoring activities in 2007 by authors Hrönn Ólína Jörundsdóttir, Sasan Rabieh, Helga Gunnlaugsdóttir The monitoring of various…
