Friend of the Sea becomes Main Aquaculture Industry Standard for Sustainability in 2008
More than 350 MT certified from 15 different species. FOS is also the only scheme for sustainable fish meal, oil and feed.
Can cell cultures from fish be used to study obesity in humans?
Studies of overweight carp show that they react similar to humans when they are given medication for obesity and high cholesterol. The question now being posed by scientists is whether studies of fish cells can shed light on the causes of an unbalanced fat metabolism in humans
Fish farming plan gone under change
The government of New Zealand has approved changes in fish farming plan after two years of research.
Sustainable fish project expands to Swedish schools
Swedish school-children will be able to choose certified sustainable fish from their school menus from next year. The Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC’s) [1] new schools project will encourage awareness about…
Fisheries ministers discuss fishing industry challenges
N.S. and federal fisheries ministers have met to discuss the challenges the fishing industry is facing.
Clean Seas Tuna aim to reproduce bluefin tuna
Clean Seas Tuna is in the aquaculture industry with an aim to reproduce bluefin tune through proper fish farming.
Lobster fishermen stage protest over low prices
A majority of lobster fishermen went on strike over low prices and also target trucks at ferry terminal.
Illegal seafood sales flourish domestic markets
Mislabeled illegally imported seafood has flourished in domestic markets in the United States, NOAA reported.
NOAA fisheries optimists about Obama administration
NOAA Fisheries official met with President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team and expressed their optimism for good fisheries regulations.
Cut for Southeast halibut catch
International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) has proposed to cut the catch limit of southeastern halibut to prevent over exploitation of the species.
