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
Seafood Industry fed up with Government’s Plans
The Government is intent on the destruction of the seafood industry said New Zealand Seafood Industry Council chief executive Owen Symmans in response to the Government's emissions trading Bill today.…
Maatjes Sustainability Certified
Herring fishery wins Marine Stewardship Council certificate
MSC Board statement on aquaculture
At its June 2008 meeting held in London, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Board of Trustees reconfirmed that it will not be expanding the scope of the MSC’s wild capture…
Swimming against the tide
Salmon prices have fallen this year and are now 12,4% lower then in the beginning of the year. The average price by the end of May was 25,23 NOK/kg but…
