Closing bluefin tuna fishery to secure its future
The European Commission has issued statement supporting the closure of bluefin tuna fishery in order to secure its future.
EU: France and Italy abuse bluefin tuna fisheries
EU fisheries regulators accused France and Italy of flagrantly abusing bulefin tuna fisheries by busting and misreporting catches.
Jellyfish outbreaks a threat to world oceans
Sudden proliferation of jellyfish in oceans around the world is a sure sign of ecosystems out of kilter, say experts.
Fishing organization growing each year
The fishing organization, North Carolina Watermen United, brought together brought charter-boat captains and commercial fishermen and is growing with each passing year.
Omega 3 on the menu at Dietetic Conference
Eating more seafood is an easy and effective way of improving our diets and overall health. Many types of seafood, in particular oily types, contain omega-3 fats - which has…
EU package to tackle the fuel crisis in the fisheries sector
The European Commission has today agreed in principle on the contents of an emergency package of measures to tackle the fuel crisis in the fisheries sector (IP/08/960). It will take…
Fisheries: Commission outlines emergency measures to address the fuel crisis
The European Commission has today agreed in principle on the contents of an emergency package of measures to tackle the immediate social and economic hardship triggered by the dramatic rise…
First Minister pledges support for Scottish fishermen, farmers and road hauliers
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has welcomed the acknowledgement by First Minister Alex Salmond that Scotland’s fishing, farming and haulage industries require special support to survive the current fuel crisis. At…
Outlook for hake in South Atlantic remains “worrisome”
The situation of common hake (Merluccius hubbsi) is extremely worrying in the South Atlantic as “low recruitment levels in the last three years are having an effect on the brood…
Sustainable Saithe Celebrates Certificate
¼ million tonne Norwegian fishery receives MSC certificate
