B.C. to create $10 million fish pens
The B.C. government is under pressure to create a homegrown solution to fish containment on provincial salmon farms.
Ban on herring extended
The state of Boston has extended the ban on fishing for river herring for three more years in order to protect the species.
Nofima tests shrimp shell fertilizer
Nofima Ingredients has put the shrimp shells fertilizer on test to find whether the waste is well suited or not.
Vegetable oils influence the expression of salmon genes
The National Institute of Nutrition and Seafood Research (NIFES) has identified a number of genes in various organs involved in the salmon`s lipid metabolism. Studies of these genes show that vegetable oils in the feed affect expression of lipid metabolism genes.
Philippines to explore Pacific fishing grounds
Philippines, Timor Leste and Indonesia have agreed jointly to explore more fishing grounds in the Pacific Ocean.
Tilapia contains dangerous fatty acid
Farm-raised tilapia has very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, which is dangerous for health, says new research work.
Baited cod pot fishery project completed successfully
The provincial government claimed that baited cod pot fishery project has been completed on Fogo Island off Newfoundland with a success.
Presence of banned substances in Chilean salmon
Germany has detected the presence of banned chemicals in Chilean farmed salmon that poses severe health risk.
UNUFTP conference on Sustainable Fisheries October 25-26
The United Nations University Fisheries Training Programme organizes a conference on Sustainable Fisheries to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the UNUFTP. The conference will take place at Hotel Loftleiðir in…
Herring mostly inside Norwegian waters
Ingunn AK docked at Vopnafjördur this morning with 1300 tonnes of herring that were caught in international waters close to Norwegian territorial limits. Ingunn spent five days fishing and according to skipper Gudlaugur Jónsson, most of the catch was taken towards the end of the trip.
