Green signal for groundfish quota
The Pacific Fisheries Management Council is ready to vote on adopting an individual commercial fishing quota (IFQ) system for groundfish.
Huge investment for New Brunswick aquaculture
The Provincial Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has planned to invest C$7.8 million in aquaculture for New Brunswick.
Horseshoe crab ban may have flexibility
Proposed legislative changes to the new law bring little flexibility for the fishermen caught illegally harvesting horseshoe crabs.
Fishery sector become vital in Jamaica region
The fishery and aquaculture industry in Jamaica is playing a pivotal role in building up the economy for thousands of people across the region, says Tufton.
Marine Bill must consider fishing industry – Seafish
Seafish, the Sea Fish Industry Authority, urged the government to consider the needs of the fishing industry at a select committee meeting on the Marine Bill today. Seafish advised the…
Fishing and fuel costs – SFF makes a special case before UK ministers meeting
With UK fisheries ministers meeting tomorrow (Thursday 12 June) to discuss measures to help the fishing industry survive the fuel crisis, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation is warning that quick and…
Transport strikes behind looming fresh fish shortage
Madrid’s central market ‘Mercamadrid’ reported 89 per cent fewer trucks arriving with fresh fish shipments on Tuesday. Usually 90 vehicles enter and supply the market but on Tuesday only 10…
Marine Harvest clarifies accusations at AGM
In the days prior to our AGM the Pure Salmon campaign and union representatives from Chile raised some serious accusations towards Marine Harvest in the media. Yesterday at the AGM,…
Commercial fishermen demand safety issues
Safety standards in Queensland’s commercial fishing industry are already heavily regulated still fishermen wants more secure fishing practices.
Halibut limit block in Southeast
A federal judge has blocked a new fishing rule slashing halibut limit that Southeast Alaska charter boat anglers can catch each day from two to one.
