Tsukiji resume tuna auctions
After a month long ban the tuna auction in the Tsukiji fish market, one of Tokyo's most popular tourist attractions, is reopened to the public.
MSC assessment for Sian Ka’an and Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserves spiny lobster
The Sian Ka'an and Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserves spiny lobster fishery is on the process to get MSC certificate.
Norway Pelagic and Fryseriet to join forces
Norway Pelagic ASA and Fryseriet AS, have on January 17th entered into a letter of intent to join forces. Fryseriet AS is owned by Ytterstad Fiskeriselskap AS and is located…
DOVER COASTGUARD ALERTED TO LOSS OF TIMBER FROM RUSSIAN VESSEL
Around 8.15 this morning Dover Coastguard were alerted to the loss of 1500 metric tonnes of sawn timber which has been lost from the deck of the 1991 built, 137…
Effort Control in 2009
The NFFO is currently engaged in intensive discussions with Defra officials on the form that the effort control regime will take in 2009. The new regime will commence on 1st of February but there are still many unresolved issues, not least the basic question of relevance to vessels affected by the EU cod recovery plan – how many days will each vessel be allowed to fish over the next 12 months?
Fearing loss of fishing grounds
The government of New Zealand is proceeding with Labour’s deal with Ngati Porou which might result in loss if fishing grounds.
Convicted Russian captain appeals against poaching sentence
The captain of a Russian fishing boat was convicted in 2007 of poaching in the Norwegian economic zone and now he appeals to higher court.
British varieties at Vietnamese river cobbler
Vietnamese river cobbler, an obscure fish shop, is outselling established British varieties at the time of credit crunch.
Lobster fishery at St. Lawrence raises concern
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, has issued its statements of concerning the lobster fishery in the southern gulf of St. Lawrence.
EU confirmed Malta’s tuna re-export
European Commissioner for Fisheries Joe Borg has requested further clarifications regarding Malta’s claims to have ‘re-exported’ tuna to Japan.
