New chairman for tuna firm
Listed Alliance Tuna International, Inc. has elected new chairman to strengthen its hold on international markets.
Low protein deposit in Atlantic salmon
Atlantic salmon has less protein deposit due to high levels of plant proteins in fish feed, says a report.
Seafood and health (ingredients) – What is the full story for the consumer and industry?
Background for workshop: Regular seafood consumption is associated with beneficial health effects. This one-day workshop reviews the research on seafood and health, the use and quality aspects of marine lipids…
Coral spawning risks for Mid West lobster fishers
The natural annual process to renew Western Australia’s vital reef systems, along the Mid West and Gascoyne coasts, is due next week and it presents risks for rock lobster fishers.…
Canadian Swordfish Fisheries Begin Full Assessment for MSC Certification
The Northwest Atlantic Canadian longline and harpoon swordfish (Xiphias gladius) fisheries have announced their entry into the full assessment process for MSC certification. MSC operates the leading global certification program…
MSC Assessment Process Commences for Grand Bank Yellowtail Flounder Fishery
Today the Ocean Choice International Grand Bank Yellowtail Flounder trawl fishery has entered the full assessment process to be evaluated against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard for sustainable and…
NFFO South West Committee Gains Seat on Finding Sanctuary
The NFFO South West Committee has secured a seat on the Steering Group of Finding Sanctuary, a project charged with designing a network of Marine Conservation Zones MCZs in the South West by 2012. The Committee will use the seat to make representations on behalf of the NFFO South West membership.
Coast Guard tows disabled fishing vessel
The New York-based fishing vessel Gabby G is safely moored in Point Judith, R.I., today after two Coast Guard units towed it back to port. The Coast Guard Cutter Reliance,…
Sustainable Seafood Day Australia 2009
Where’s the catch? Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish sustainably; and you have fed him for a lifetime. The ocean’s…
Iceland to document and certify responsible fisheries
Few nations are as dependent upon sustainable fisheries as Iceland is, making it of prime importance to harvest fish stocks responsibly and sustainably. During the 2009 International Boston Seafood Show,…
