Namibian exports threatening fishing industry
South African fishing industry expressed concern over Namibian fish exports flooding the domestic market within the next couple of years.
Protecting coral reefs off Florida
Scientists have started new expedition aims to protect deep-sea coral reefs as they host diversity of life.
Copeinca processes 14 percent of the quota in fist season
In the first fishing season of 2009 with ITQ, Copeinca has processed 15.44 percent of the quota, says a report.
Regulators may curb fishing to save sea turtles
The risk for sea turtles is running high and so the federal regulators mull fishing curbs, says a federal report.
How fresh is the fish?
Consumers think fresh fish in the seafood counter is no more than two or three days old. However, it is seldom just caught. Customers will soon be able to demand…
MSC improves access for data-limited fisheries
The Marine Stewardship Council has published Version 2 of its Fisheries Assessment Methodology (FAM). The revised methodology brings the assessment of fisheries with data limitations, particularly common in small scale and developing country fisheries, into the heart of the MSC programme by fully integrating the Risk Based Framework (RBF) into the FAM.
Good results in a strong market
Marine Harvest ASA achieved an operational EBIT of NOK 257 million in the second quarter, compared to NOK 145 million in the corresponding quarter last year. Solid demand and tight supply led to strong prices. Achieved prices were lower than spot market prices due to fixed price contracts. The updated business plan for Chile was approved and accounted for in the second quarter. Marine Harvest has a positive outlook for the market development in the coming quarters.
Respect Safe Bivalve Shellfish Harvesting Practices
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) strongly advises shellfish harvesters in British Columbia to check whether fishing areas are open and shellfish are safe to consume before they harvest.
Electronic Net Gauge
The EU exemption from using the new electronic mesh gauge expires on 1st September. From that date onwards, therefore, fisheries officers will use the new gauges instead of the traditional…
Studying Albacore tuna
Scientists are studying albacore tuna to better understand the growth, age and breeding patterns of the species.
