Aker Seafoods strengthens its fleet
Aker Seafoods has entered into a contract to purchase M/Tr Skaregg. Licenses from M/Tr Ballstad will be transferred to the newly purchased trawler. This strengthens Aker Seafoods’ ability to optimize…
Analysing fish protein hydrolysate to study obesity and diabetes
The National Institute of Nutrition and Seafood Research (NIFES) has analysed the nutritional content of hydrolysed fish protein from Atlantic salmon, cod and saithe. The results will make it easier…
Farmers contribute to pangasius farming standards
Fish farmers, retailers and processers that operate in the tra and basa fish (pangasius) industry got together on August 5 to discuss the world’s first-ever draft on standards for pangasius…
Tilapia being eradicated from Bullyard area
Action is being taken to remove the pest fish species tilapia from dams in the Bullyard area to stop it from spreading in the Kolan River catchment. Queensland Primary Industries…
Trials prove commercial benefits of HPP for seafood products
- average yield increase of 34% for mussels, 23% for lobsterclaws and 5% for white and brown crab meat Full scale trials have just been completed which show that High…
HB Grandi and Huginn in mackerel research trip
HB Grandi’s CEO, Eggert Benedikt Gudmundsson, took his family to the Westmann Islands for the August bank holiday weekend. During the long weekend, Páll Gudmundsson, managing director of fishing company…
Spider Crab Season Kicks Off In Punta Arenas; Target 2.300 Tons
The first boatloads of Magellan spider crabs (king crab) arrived in Punta Arenas, extreme south of Chile, late last week, marking the commencement of the 2009 spider crab season and…
Tasmanian waters temperature rises
As the Australian ocean currents changes Tasmanian waters receives warm boost, says a report.
New set of marine regulations adopted
State authority has adopted new set of marine protected areas off the central and northern coast of California.
Fishermen hope for 2010 salmon season
Salmon season for 2010 would be beneficial for the fishermen as they have high hopes for that.
