Annual surveys of oysters complete
DNR biologists have completed the annual oyster surveys for the year 2008 to monitor the natural cycle of the species.
More than half of tuna bycatch in Indian Ocean
A recent study reveals that 55 percent of tuna by-catch and discards in the Indian Ocean on FADs.
Federal funds to scour Shinnecock Inlet
Federal authority has decided to provide funds to dredge Shinnecock Inlet in order to make the waterway safer for fishing vessels.
Ministry plan to allow trawling off Central Java criticized
The government of Indonesia is planning to permit trawling off central Java to expand the industry in the areas.
Satellite safety measures for fishing vessels
Gloucester Mayor Carolyn Kirk urged the local fishing industry to think about the safety concern to prevent accidents.
Blue whiting fishery under way
With few prospects for the capelin quotas to be allocated in the near future, HB Grandi has decided to put its pelagic vessels on to blue whiting. Lundey NS and…
Friend of the Sea Technical Committee approves changes to criteria to include a minimum 20% Yearly Carbon Footprint reduction
The program is the only certification scheme for seafood to include Carbon Footprint requirements
Halibut catch limits for 2009
Halibut managers and industry stakeholders meet this week in Vancouver, B.C. to decide on catch limits for 2009.
Snow crab gets slow start
The Bering Sea snow crab fishery officially opens in mid-October with a slow pace but it from mid-January it gets momentum.
Sicily to revive fishing industry
The government of Sicily is mulling over reviving its potentially lucrative fishing sector to boost its industry sector.
