New legislation to develop aquaculture industry
The government of New Zealand is ready to propose two bills amending aquaculture legislation to confirm the original intent of aquaculture law reform and develop the industry.
Reconsidering ban on clean aquaculture
ARC was asked to rethink ban on clean aquaculture across the entire Auckland region as it will not benefit the aquaculture industry.
Debate over the state of cod stocks
Fishermen and scientists disagree on the state of cod stocks as species has recovered, but is still only 4 to 5 percent of what it was in 1980s, says government.
Effect of husbandry on Atlantic salmon
Scientists at Europe’s food safety watchdog have revealed the impact of various farming systems on the welfare of Atlantic salmon.
New research facility to boost aquaculture industry
New aquaculture research facility from Wageningen IMARES, Institute for Marine Resources & Ecosystem Studies, was launched to boost present and future research works.
Eco-Ocean award to Ocean Conservancy
Ocean Conservancy got Food & Wine Magazine's Eco-Ocean Award for approach to rebuilding fisheries.
Argentine fisheries landings down 7% in first half of 2008
Argentine fisheries landings in the first half of 2008 totaled 536.075 tons, which is 7% less that the 574.000 tons of the same period last year. Fish and mollusks dropped…
Alaska Department of Fish & Game Reviews Status as Client
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has been in touch with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) earlier this week informing us that they are currently reviewing their status…
Rising demand sharpens investors’ interest in marine hatcheries
Even as consumer demand for specific seafoods rises in China and other parts of Asia, natural stocks of these marine species are declining throughout the tropical Pacific, due to overfishing…
Canada responds to proposed ban on trade of seal products
Canadian government has responded to proposed European Union ban on the trade of seal products.
