Old fishing nets recycled for energy
In most of the Alaska fishing ports recycling of old fishing nets gets underway this summer.
Trouble in accessing subsidized loans
Fish farmers find it hard to access subsidized loans that the government introduced as special package to boost agriculture.
EU Requests Iceland’s Assistance on Fisheries
The European Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Joe Borg specifically requested assistance from Iceland on creating a new and sustainable fisheries policy for the European Union in an article…
Oyster fishermen optimist about good future
The government has assured the oyster fishermen to be more optimists about their future as there are improvements on the anvil.
Supports to lobster industry
Federal government has announced big supports to Atlantic Canada and Quebec lobster industry.
Scottish Fisheries Outreach Project welcome
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has welcomed the announcement of the launch of Scottish Fisheries Outreach Project.
New weather prediction for Scotland and Western Isles
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the UK Met Office have announced a change to the Inshore Waters Forecasts.
Scotia-Fundy haddock fishery begins assessment for MSC certification
The Scotia-Fundy haddock fishery in Atlantic Canada has begun its assessment to be considered for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. If it successfully passes the assessment, the fishery will be granted MSC certification and will be eligible to display the MSC ecolabel on its products.
Faroese Pelagic Organisation enters mackerel and herring fisheries for MSC assessment
The Faroese Atlanto-Scandian herring (also known as Norwegian Spring Spawning herring) and north east Atlantic mackerel fisheries have entered assessment for certification under the Marine Stewardship Council standard for sustainable…
New strategy for Scottish aquaculture
The government of Scotland has unveiled a new strategy aimed at increasing Scotland's share of the world's fastest growing food-producing sector.
