New layout for Kenya’s fishing industry
Kenya’s fishing industry is on its way to revamp to boost the sales and attract new investments.
National Tuna Congress links investment with conservation
The conservation of marine resources on which the expanding tuna and aquaculture industries depend is the focus of the 10th National Tuna Congress opening here next week .[September 3-4] Investment…
Norwegian cod and haddock fisheries enter MSC certification
The Norwegian Seafood Export Council has entered Norway’s North East Arctic cod and haddock fisheries for full assessment for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. If successful, 174,000MT of Norwegian cod…
Low levels of perfluorinated compounds in seafood
Perfluorinated compounds (FPC) are man-made pollutants present in the environment. NIFES has developed a method to analyse perfluorinated compounds. The results show that the level of these substances is very low in seafood.
Fishing Vessel Flo hit the rocks off Plymouth Sound
A Cowes registered Fishing Vessel Flo hit the rocks off Plymouth Sound with one person aboard; the vessel has now been towed to safety. Brixham Coastguard received a Mayday call…
Government denies presence of foreign trawlers
The government of Ghana has denied the report of Navy which revealed the presence of foreign trawlers in the country waters.
PEI oyster fishery concerns about quality
Oyster fishery of Prince Edward Island is looking at quality issues to maintain international reputation.
Lobster fishery heading for certification
The authority is planning to get ‘green’ label for the Maine lobster industry by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
Salmon bycatch in Bering Sea plunges
Decreasing salmon bycatch in Bering Sea raises concerns as fisheries are a major economic engine for Alaska.
Grey mackerel enters seafood menu of Queensland
Slow and steady grey mackerel has become a Queensland staple at the fish and chip shop which allows fishers to ensure its long-sustainability.
