EU fault over fishing days at sea
In a court ruling European Union was termed to be at fault over fishing days at sea issue with Scottish fishermen.
Bills to improve coastal fishing
State legislators have presented bills for the improvement of coastal fishing in North Carolina.
Sustainable certifications becoming popular in Japan
Two certification organizations are making gradual inroads into the Japanese seafood market.
Judge extends eased commercial fishing regulations
U.S. District Court Judge Edward Harrington has extended for two weeks his previous ruling that lifted the commercial fishing regulations that count one day at sea as two in fish-rich waters.
Seafood Fortnight announced
Seafish, the UK authority on seafood, has announced plans for the successor to ‘Seafood Fortnight’, the 2008 promotional campaign designed to increase awareness of the health benefits of seafood.
Feed report 2007 – Monitoring of feed and feed raw materials for fish and other marine animals
Feed and feed raw materials may contain undesirable substances, which again may be transferred to the fish. Therefore, the feed surveillance programme contributes significantly to the overview of undesirable substances of Norwegian farmed fish, important for the assessment of food safety. NIFES monitors the content of undesirable substances in feed and feed raw materials for fish and other marine animals on behalf of the Norwegian Food Safety Authority.
Safeguarding fishing communities
An interim report setting out how a Scottish quota and licensing system for the fishing industry could be implemented has been published. The Scottish Government plan to phase in new…
First capelin roe rolls of the conveyor
‘The roe dryer has worked very well. The roe is dry enough when it comes from the machine to be packed straight away. Previously we had to wait as much…
Crab returns to Kachemak Bay
Fishermen of Kachemak Bay rejoice over the return of crab into the area after six years, say a report.
Efforts to develop whale-friendly lobster gear
Fishermen and scientists are working hard to develop whale-friendly lobster gear that won’t harm or entangle the endangered whales.
