New commissioner for ICCAT
The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas gets its new commissioner, a Canadian candidate.
Help for lobster fishermen
Atlantic Conservative MPs are pressing the government to help lobster fishermen to overcome the present situation.
Worsening land loss concerns shrimpers
Shrimpers were having gala time but after increasingly worse storms cause land loss affecting them badly.
Fish commissioner to visit Western Alaska
The state’s Fish and Game commissioner is expected to visit six lower Yukon River villages this week.
£4.7 Million Boost for English Fishing Industry from Fisheries Fund
Over £4.7 million has been awarded to the English fishing industry from the European Fisheries Fund.
PGP is essential for a competitive seafood industry
The Seafood industry welcomes the opportunity presented by the introduction of the Primary Growth Partnership, which may further enhance its role as a national economic contributor. "This is a great…
Appreciation Expressed for Governor General’s Support of Sealing Industry
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today expressed its appreciation of Governor General Michaelle Jean in showing her support of the Canadian seal harvest. The Governor General recently ate a…
Overfishing reduced by 84%
“Once again, overfishing of cod in the Barents Sea has been substantially reduced in 2008. This means that unreported fishing has been reduced by as much as 84% from 2005 to 2008 and that resources to the value of 1.1 billion kroner are now benefiting the coastal communities,” says Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Helga Pedersen.
Don’t Misunderstand our Position on Effort Control
The NFFO has written to the UK Fisheries Minister Hugh Irranca-Davies to reaffirm its opposition to effort control - and to reiterate its determination to secure its removal at the…
New Marine Safety Officer for Scottish Fishermen’s Federation
Experienced fisherman Derek Cardno has been appointed as the new Marine Safety Officer for the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. Based in Fraserburgh, Derek (42) is a working fisherman who will combine…
