Halibut fishery catch slashed with late start
International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) has announced that Alaska’s halibut fishery will start a bit late with reduced catch limit.
Stranded OFW seek GMA’s help for repatriation
Stranded overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Oman are seeking Philippines government help for repatriation.
Damn weather hit pelagic vessels
HB Grandi’s trio of pelagic vessels was badly hit by damn weather and is all docked in the Faroe Islands.
US commercial fishing value crossed $ 9 billion in 2006
Commercial and recreational fisheries combined generated 2 million jobs in the United States and $185 billion in sales, says NMFS.
Marine monuments not higher than people
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WPRFMC) expressed that marine monuments should not have higher priority than the people.
Fisheries crisis and First Nations Fisheries Council
First Nations Fisheries Council of British Columbia has challenged Primer Harper to address the crisis.
Cod quota raised
The Minister of Fisheries has issued a regulation increasing the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for cod for the current fishing year (1 September 2008 to 31 August 2009) by 30,000…
New roe dryer brings big advantages
A new machine for drying capelin roe before packing is ready to be taken into operation by HB Grandi for the approaching capelin season. The roe dryer is the result of co-operation between HB Grandi and Skaginn, who produced the equipment.
New Marine Management Organisation
The first of a series of meetings on the shape and role of the new Marine Management Organisation, was held recently in Reading – almost as far from the sea as it is possible to reach in England. When it becomes active in 2010 the MMO will absorb the Marine Fisheries Agency, oversee the replacements for sea-fisheries committees, and be the main instrument for marine spatial planning, including the designation of marine conservation zones.
South Jersey waters welcome pollack and cod
This is the best winter fir fishing industry as pollack, cod, ling, mackerel are making good comeback in South Jersey waters.
