Lobster paradise in trouble due to restrictions
Abrolhos Islands, lobster paradise, is now facing trouble due to fishing restrictions in the area.
Fisheries philosopher studying cod
A fisheries philosopher studied cod for 81 years and wants to bring science and fishermen together by changing all of that.
Single season for tuna
The fishermen in P.E.I. have vote for single season of bluefin tuna in 2009, confirmed local news report.
NEAFC closes large areas to bottom fisheries on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
NEAFC closes large areas to bottom fisheries on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge to protect Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems in the High Seas of the North East Atlantic.
Seafood show in Brussels
Almost 600 jobs in Scotland's £1 billion fish industry will be safeguarded this week. Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead and Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham will be at the world's largest seafood…
Skate recovered three years after tagging in the Falkland’s waters
THE fishery around the Falkland Islands is rich and diverse, with the main fisheries focussed on a variety of squid and finfish. Furthermore, the area is also widely inhabited by…
SEAFOODplus goes to Central and East Europe
SEAFOODplus has been selected as an exhibitor during the major event taking place in Prague 7-8 May 2009. Under the Czech Precidency of the European Union a major conference is…
Profitability in fishing and fish processing 2007
Statistics Iceland now releases a new issue of Statistical Series in the topical category of fishing and fish processing. This issue presents the profitability of the fisheries in 2007. The…
Prices down, but improved product mix and increased activity at Aker Seafoods
Developments at Aker Seafoods during the first quarter of 2009 reflected a market with good availability of raw materials but which presented challenges for whitefish. Prices for both fillets and raw material have been declining sharply in 2009. Aker Seafoods’ processing business has had access to more fish, providing a better basis for operations and more efficient production during the quarter and on through 2009. Combined with increased sales of fresh and consumer-packed frozen fillets, this could contribute to higher margins for the segment.
North Sea RAC Works on Long Term Management Plan for Nephrops
A strong NFFO delegation recently attended a North Sea RAC meeting in Edinburgh which has been tasked to progress work on a long term management plan for the North Sea…
