Low lobster catch slows down economy
As the catch of lobster decreasing the lobster boat owner are out of job and economy of Maine slashing.
Commercial fishing pause in Shinnecock Inlet
Commercial fishing industry takes a dive in the Shinnecock Inlet as the federal regulation is not supporting the need of the industry.
Tuna industry under threat
Australian and US carbon scheme could damage tuna producing nations as there is no mandatory cap-and-trade programme.
San Joaquin river reviving bill pass
Long-stalled legislation to bring the dried-up San Joaquin River into life and restore its historic salmon has been approved.
Fisheries body to assess effect of trawling
The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) has planned to assess the effect of bottom trawling on several fishing grounds outside Canada’s 200-mile limit.
IQ freezing capacity boosted at Akranes factory
HB Grandi has signed a contract with Skaginn to supply an IQ freezing system for the company’s processing plant in Akranes, which is expected to boost production of individually quick…
Iceland seafood exports down in 1st q 2008
In the first quarter of 2008, Iceland exported marine products in the value of ISK 32.4 billion which was 7.4 percent less than in the year-ago period. In terms of…
Seafish invites tenders for demersal trawler for SW fishing trials. Closing date 21 May 2008 – 07/05/2008
Seafish is exploring alternative ways to target monkfish and megrims in SW England and is inviting tenders for a charter vessel for fishing trials. As part of the Cornish Beam…
Falklands trawler in South Georgia icefish survey
The Falkland Island registered trawler “Sil” has been chartered by Government of South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands for a research fishing cruise.
Legal battle against oil exploration in Arctic seas
Alaska Native and environmental groups have filed legal suit against the exploration by oil companies this summer in Arctic waters frequented by whales, seals and other marine species.
