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.
Pew’s take on New International Treaty
New International Treaty has been completed to address illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing.
Indonesia asks Australia to sink poaching vessels
Indonesian government has asked Australia to sink vessels found poaching sharks in common border waters.
Hard times erupts lobster war in Maine
Maine’s lobster industry was badly hit by tough time which led to the eruption of lobster war, says a report.
Vietnam seafood exports shows good sign
Vietnam’s seafood export shows good sign of recovery over the last few months, says Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Major tuna showdown expected in Brussels
EU and EC will take decision on the issue of bluefin tuna conservation and on that day a major showdown is expected.
Denmark goes all-in for fisheries eco-label
The Danish Fishermen’s Association (DFA) plans to have all Danish fisheries certified as sustainable under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) eco-labelling scheme before the end of 2012.
Busy port at Vopnafjördur
Vopnafjördur’s harbour has been busy for the last week with around 3700 tonnes of seafood products shipped out by HB Grandi. Three freighters called at Vopnafjördur to take on cargoes of frozen herring products, fishmeal and fish oil. At the same time Faxi RE and Ingunn AK were in port with catch of herring.
