Patagonian toothfish farming in Chile
La Araucana Education Corporation and four private companies have started a Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) farming project in Chile.
Groundfish quota remain unchanged
There was a collective wave of frustration among fish harvesters in 3Ps when the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) announced that there would be no increase in groundfish quotas in 2008.
High seas fishing measures, a costly affair
The interim measures are strict, costly and will limit fishing opportunities in the high seas near New Zealand, informed Owen Symmans, CEO of New Zealand Seafood Industry Council.
New regulations to rebuild crab population
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed new regulations to help rebuild blue crab population.
Seafish announces awards to boost the industry
Seafish, the UK seafood industry authority, has instituted awards £1.2 million to projects and business to boost the industry.
Green signal for controversial task force in Cook Inlet
Both houses of legislatures have passed the controversial a joint task force to study fisheries issues in Cook Inlet.
Research on ship capsizing and instability
Researcher got big grants to support the research on preventing capsizing and other dangers resulting from vessel instabilities.
Somali pirates seized Spanish boat
Spain called for NATO help after Somali pirates boarded a Spanish fishing boat and seized the crew.
Ireland wants retention of salmon safeguards
The Irish government has called for the maintaining the existing trade measures on farmed salmon industry.
Aquaculture opens new vista for soy
The United Soybean Board (USB) has announced that the ocean holds great potential for soy and aquaculture is paving new way for the industry.
