Canada pressurized upon Arctic fishing ban report
A U.S. report urging a moratorium on Arctic Ocean fisheries north of Alaska is putting pressure on Canada to produce its own sustainable, long-term strategy for managing Arctic fishing.
New Bedford & business of whaling
New Bedford remains the largest commercial fishing port in the United States, but it has fallen on hard times.
New fisheries regulations to effect from March
New fishing regulations for 2009, commence on March 2, will include changes to the catch limits for popular recreational species, catch limits for commercial operators and reporting obligations for the aquaculture sector.
World fishery stocks under threat
World fishery stocks have bleak future as it might suffer major upheaval due to climate change, warned scientists.
New funding for Berens River Harbour
James Bezan, Member of Parliament for Selkirk-Interlake, has announced that the government will invest good amount in Berens River Harbour.
Philippines tuna hit by global warming and economic crisis
Global warming and the economic crisis are two main concerns that have badly hit the tuna industry of Philippines.
Seafish formatted fish guide
Seafish can now offer up-to-date advice on the status of 26 of the most popular fish species consumed in the UK.
New certification system for aquaculture sector
The Global Aquaculture Alliance and GLOBALGAP have agreed to develop, implement and harmonized a new certification systems for the aquaculture sector world-wide.
Seafood exports surge in 2008
In 2008 Peru's seafood exports has increased by 15.6 percent from the previous year, revealed Ministry of Production.
Argentina establishes TAC quotas for Patagonian scallop
Argentina’s Federal Fisheries Council (CFP) has fixed the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for whole and commercial-sized Patagonian scallops (Zygochlamys patagonica) in a number of Southern Sector Management Units.
