Sequencing the cod genome for quality traits – a success story
One of the objectives of the BIOQUAL project is to establish genetic tools in order to identify quality traits in finfish aquaculture and further to produce gene microarrays to aid…
Half of world fish trade sourced by developing countries
Driven by rising consumption worldwide, the international trade in fish products is expanding at a rapid pace, according to an FAO paper presented on Monday at an intergovernmental meeting in…
Fishermen stage protest against fuel costs
In the UK fishermen have staged protest against rising fuel prices, saying their industry is uniquely vulnerable to the issue.
Ban on two fishing regions
Two fishing-free zones will be created in the region to combat over-fishing of tuna in these waters, says Greenpeace.
Fishing regulations blame for Tasman bay death
Strict new fishing regulations which were aimed to protect endangered dolphins will be responsible for the death of Tasman Bay.
NIFES represented at aquaculture nutrition conference in Brazil
International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding in Fish (ISFNF) is the largest and most important meeting place for researchers in the field of aquaculture nutrition, where several of NIFES `scientists will present new and interesting results.
Half-yearly report Royal Greenland
Half-yearly report period 1 October 2007-31 March 2008 Intensified competition, fierce winter in Greenland and rising prices of raw materials and auxiliary materials hit Royal Greenland’s earnings in the first…
SA deep-sea fishers lose legal battle
The Cape High Court dismisses the application from hake deep-sea trawl rightholders, which was welcome by the government department.
Own trap for Maine lobsters
As lobstermen struggle with high costs and dwindling revenue brother duo of Maine have given their own personal lobster trap.
Illegal fishing vessels with Azzopardi flags
Anthony Gruppetta, director-general of Veterinary Regulation, Fisheries Conservation and Control, raises question against two suspect fishing vessels owned by Azzopardi Fisheries Ltd.
