Fishermen split over Lofoten seismic activity
Norwegian fishermen are split over the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's acquisition of seismic data which will start off Lofoten next week. Many are opposed to the survey, claiming it is harmful…
Commercial shark fisher remanded in custody
A 35-year-old man has been remanded in custody, following a court appearance in Perth related to alleged commercial shark fishing offences. Fisheries and Marine Officers arrested Fu-Hsin CHEN at Perth…
Low returns worry fishermen
Fishermen in the east coast feeling the pinch of low stocks as their returns decreases, says a report.
Shrimp Harvesters Advised to Hold Off on Fishing
FFAW/CAW President Earle McCurdy has advised shrimp harvesters to hold off on fishing until the Union holds meetings with the various shrimp fleets in the province, starting with a major…
New science reveals 40% increase in north sea cod stocks
Seafish, the authority on seafood, hails conservation efforts by fishermen - The number of cod dying has gone down by 15% - The number of spawning cod in the North…
World first for Scottish Shellfish
Scottish mussels produced by the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group are set to become the first rope-grown mussels in the world to achieve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification as a sustainable…
Real Time and Area Closures
Real time closures are now established as a significant feature of the Cod Recovery Plan. Cod avoidance measures such as real time closures and the use of highly selective gear, allow vessels to “buy-back” at least some of the 25% cut in days at sea imposed at the last December Council. Real time closures were trialled last year by the Scottish Executive and have been applied more extensively this year.
Danish herring fishery gets MSC certified in 10 months
The Danish Pelagic Producers’ Organisation (DPPO) North Sea herring fishery has passed its MSC assessment in just 10 months. Following an assessment under the new MSC Fishery Assessment Methodology, newly-accredited…
Canadian offshore shrimp vessels work toward MSC certification
The Canada offshore northern shrimp and offshore striped shrimp fisheries have entered full assessment to be considered for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
Scallop season opens in Florida coast
Fishermen of Florida’s Gulf Coast have welcomed the opening of scallop season and there is also a two-day sport season for Florida lobster is July 29-30.
