Small boat fishermen in desperation
Small boat fishermen gathered at DFO offices in St. Anthony, N.L. venting out their desperation as they face crisis in their jobs.
Fishery shift to new ‘sector’ plan
New England fishermen have been facing strict limitation in their quotas, profit, catches under restrictions to build sustainable stocks.
Voluntary practices to prevent entanglements
World Wildlife Fund has urged the lobster fishermen to adopt voluntary practices to avoid whale entanglements.
MSC consider FAO consistent eco-label for fisheries
The certificate body, MSC has acknowledged as only FAO consistent internationally recognised ecolabel for fisheries.
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 and well managed resource.
Suriname Atlantic seabob shrimp fishery enters assessment for MSC eco-label
The Suriname Atlantic seabob shrimp has entered full assessment for Marine Stewardship Council certification . If successful, subject to traceability certification, the fishery will be able to display the MSC…
Program aims to create transparency in fish supply chain
Ecotrust Canada is partnering with local fishermen and fish buyers to create a seafood tracing and marketing program that will help them meet upcoming regulatory requirements. Ecotrust's local fisheries project…
Tough years for the fishing industry
The North Norwegian fishing industry looks quite different today than it did 15 years ago. One in three businesses has been closed down and job numbers have halved. The industry has lost NOK 750 million during this period.
Yukon fishermen suffers due to pollock
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) failed to clear its stand when they are uncertain about salmon abundance, mainly for the Lower Yukon commercial fishery.
Norway fish farms progressed under expert supervision
Fish farming is booming in Norway under the watchful eye of ecologists, says a report.
