Harbour sharing on agenda
Moray harbour is on re-development progress which could see commercial fishing boats share the waters with pleasure craft.
Fishermen pulled in huge Asian carp
Dragging their trammel nets through the muddy waters of the Mississippi River, Chad Isaak's commercial fishing crew pulled in monster Asian carp.
Sustainability of commercial fisheries
As the demand for seafood is rising its suitability is also become more important than ever before.
Fish farmers to register in India
The government of India has decided to register all the fish farmers in order to boost the export of good quality aquaculture products.
ISSF Calls for Yellowfin Conservation Measures
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) is calling for scientifically sound, measureable, and enforceable conservation measures for Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna. A report prepared by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) Performance Review Panel recently warned that existing conservation measures “have not prevented the stock from being overfished.”
Indonesia increases boats to fish tuna
Indonesian government has proposed to increase the number of boats by 500 to fish for tuna, says a report.
EDF launches first sustainable fishing lean programme
America’s first sustainable fishing loan programme has been launched by EDF, confirms a news report.
Fish oils beneficial for Greenhouse
Research reveals that fish oils with omega 3 fatty acids reduce Greenhouse gas emissions from flatulent cows.
Seafood sector performs excellent in 2008
Despite adverse economic conditions and currency movement seafood sector of Ireland registered strong results in 2008.
Questions on sustainability of farm fishing
Sustainability in seafood is gaining ground but at the same time question arises whether the farm fishing practices are truly sustainable.
