Considering Beaufort Sea fishing consortium
Canadian government is exploring a possible moratorium on large-scale commercial fishing in the Beaufort Sea.
SFF responds to EC Commissioner’s suggestion on scrapping quotas in favour of effort control
Bertie Armstrong, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, commenting on the suggestion today by EU Fisheries Commissioner Joe Borg that annual catch limits (quotas) should be scrapped and replaced…
New mesh gauge introduced
Canadian authority has introduced new mesh gauges for measurement of mesh sizes, says a report.
Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre opens for public
The doors of the much awaited Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre would open to the public on Sunday, Sept. 20.
Pollack in Britain’s top 10 seafoods
Pollack has traditionally been considered a cheap alternative to cod or haddock but the credit crunch appears to have helped pollack power into Britain’s seafood top 10 this year.
Province acts quickly over emergency aid
The provincial government should act quickly over emergency aid for hardest-hit fish, says FFAW/CAW.
Radical idea from Yukon fisherman
Yukon fisherman proposes a ‘radical’ idea as this year’s commercial fishing season ending even worse than last year's.
Illegal fishery busted in Morocco
Illegal fishery targeting swordfish continue in Morocco to feed European consumers, revealed a report.
Meeting of fisheries cooperation
In a meeting of the European Parliament Fisheries Committee at Brussels a new era of cooperation was discussed.
Catch share decision welcomed
NOAA’s decision to share catch on commercial grouper and tilefish has been welcomed by many.
