Management alternatives approved to end over fishing
South Atlantic Fishery Managemen Council has approved the alternatives to end overfishing for public hearings.
Orca protection rules raise eyebrows
Commercial fishermen from Bellingham-area have expressed their concerned about orca protection rules.
Fishermen unhappy with lobster aid
The fishermen of New Brunswick are frustrated with lobster aid as the aid package is not enough to fulfill their needs.
Brazil enters into agreement with Nofima
Brazil and Nofima has signed a Letter of Intent within aquaculture and fisheries with Brazilian research institute Embrapa.
Treat water as scarce resource and manage water better for fish and people, says Fisheries Council
The Pacific Fisheries Resource Conservation Council (PFRCC)today released a report entitled “Freshwater for Fish and People: Moving Towards “Living Water Smart”” that advocates for treating water as a scarce resource and promotesstronger water management practices to protect salmon ecosystems.
Commission statement on the decision by Member States not to support Monaco’s proposal to ban international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna
nvironment Commissioner Stavros Dimas regrets the decision today by EU Member States not to give their support to a proposal to temporarily ban international trade of Atlantic bluefin tuna under…
Minister Shea Takes Action With Lobster Sustainability Program
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans today announced that the Government of Canada is launching its program of support for the Atlantic lobster industry.
Slow Down on North Sea Cod to Make It Last
roducer Organisations are being urged to almost half the amount of cod that fishermen land from the North Sea (area 1V a,b,c ) in the coming weeks or face severe restrictions on the fishing gear they use for the rest of the year.
Followed herring east to the Loophole
‘Right now we’re laid to right on the 200 mile limit and on the edge of the Herring Loophole. If everything works out, we should be able to start fishing tonight or tomorrow morning at the latest. It all depends when Ingunn gets here, as this time we’re towing opposite them,’ said Albert Sveinsson, skipper of Faxi RE.
Cornish sardine fishery starts eco-label assessment
The Cornish sardine fishery has started an assessment for the coveted Marine Stewardship Council eco-label. If successful, the 14 boats catching sardines with ring nets and drift nets within six nautical miles of the Cornwall coast will be certified as a well-managed, sustainable fishery.
