Iceland’s Sustainable Fishing Discussed in London
A conference on sustainable fishing in Iceland was held at the Icelandic Embassy in London yesterday with more than 60 representatives of fish buyers in the UK and interest groups…
No Ocean Subsidies in New Zealand’s Seafood Industry
The New Zealand Seafood Industry agrees with the World Trade Organisation director-general, Pascal Lamy's comments about the environmental cost to the oceans of government subsidised fishing. Mr Lamy said governments…
Aker BioMarine strengthens organization
The biotechnology company Aker BioMarine is strengthening finance, and pharmaceutical-market operations.
Poll Shows Strong Support for a New Management System for Groundfish
The Pew Environment Group released today the results of a public opinion survey conducted with voters in Maine and Massachusetts, which showed that voters overwhelmingly support a new management system for the groundfish (cod, flounder, haddock) that have been a cornerstone of New England’s economy for centuries.
Many, large sand eel
The sand eel population in the North Sea is doing well and a good season with catches of very high quality fish is expected.
Huge fund for Vietnamese seafood industry
FAO has approved USD 250,000 fund to boost the Vietnamese seafood industry to increase competitiveness of the industry.
Shrimp plants shutdown
The Northern Peninsula is facing its worst summer since the 1992 cod moratorium as shrimp plants are closing down.
Jumbo squid threatens B.C. hake
British Columbia’s hake fishery is under threats as jumbo squid swims north Pacific, confirms the authority.
Lobster harvesters grill federal minister
Lobster harvesters from N.L. are occupying federal minister office demanding quick action for 2009 lobster season.
Jellyfish risks ocean lives
Rise in numbers of jellyfish could be disaster for marine lives and some urgent action is needed.
