Fisheries Act violations result in huge fines
Violations of the Fisheries Act result in over $16,000 in fines, a report of Fisheries and Oceans Canada indicates.
New rules for Queensland fisheries awaits public comment
A number of new changes have been proposed for Queensland’s fisheries and now it waits for public comment.
Atienza plan, a money-making scheme
Fishermen say that Atienza plan is nothing but a money-making scheme as it hardly contains environment regulations.
New study fleet for better fishing
NOAA & NEFSC along with other fishermen have launched a study fleet, a research programme to boost the fishing industry.
Approval of exempted fishing permits
New hope for central coats fishing communities, the environment and seafood lovers as the authority has approved exempted fishing permit.
First Canadian Fishery Earns Marine Stewardship Council Certification
The Canadian northern prawn trawl fishery has now been certified to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) as a sustainable and well managed fishery. It is the first Canadian fishery to…
Danish herring fishery enters MSC assessment
The Danish Pelagic Producers Organisation herring fishery has applied for assessment under the Marine Stewardship Council standard for sustainable and well managed fisheries. The DPPO herring fishery is the second…
NOAA’s oldest ship to be retired
NOAA ship John N. Cobb, the oldest and only wooden hulled ship in the NOAA fleet, is about to retired after 58 years of service.
Scallops, Virginia’s lucrative fishing industry
Scallops industry sets fine example of recovering of depleted fishing stocks provided right guidance.
Scottish Shellfish group plunge into food sector
The Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group has launched a major marketing campaign to enter the foodservice sector for its frozen mussel range.
