Global competition seeks to net smartest hook, line and sinker
A $US 57,500 prize fund is on offer for the best new fishing gears designed to reduce bycatch in the fourth International Smart Gear Competition, launched today by WWF. Over…
Debate on the Future of the CFP Starts in Earnest
The debate on the CFP after 2012 started in earnest this week with an exchange of views between fishing industry representatives from the UK, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy…
Aquaculture, the only hope for sustainability
With growing environmental problems, experts believe that aquaculture can help provide good sustainability in seafood.
US sets tough measures to end overfishing
Bush administration has issued s tough rules to end the overfishing of 40 struggling marine species in US waters.
Somali pirates disrupt fishing industry
Somali pirates’ activity has affected global fishing industry as well as fishing companies but it also increases fish stocks.
New committee to tackle lobster fishing crisis
New committee is set up to push the provincial and federal governments for both short and long term support in the wake of the lobster fishery crisis.
Situation force fishermen to sell locally
Fishermen of New Hampshire were forced to sell their shrimps and lobsters locally as the market and demand are not upward.
Longline fishing in Bermuda raises questions
Environmentalists question whether Bermuda can sustain the longline fishing without disturbing the marine ecosystem.
Minister reviews ISA
Scottish government is worried after learning the outbreak of Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) beneath the surface of ocean.
Support for Shetland aquaculture
Two Shetland companies are to benefit from grant assistance totalling £1,158,000 delivered through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF).
