Organics exclude wild fishmeal
The USDA Panel has decided to accept the recommendations to exclude the fish meal derived from wild caught fish from the production of organic seafood.
Fish farmers learn skills at SOWEDA workshop
Local fishermen of Cameroon have acquired skills at a three-day workshop organized by SOWEDA Livestock and Fisheries Development Project.
Fish catches in March 2008
Total catch of Icelandic vessels in March 2008 was 169,181 tonnes compared to 162,054 tonnes in March 2007. Demersal species accounted for 54 thousand tonnes, thereof cod 22 thousand tonnes,…
Commission sets out position on ecosystem-based approach to fisheries
The European Commission has today published a Communication on the role of fisheries management in implementing an ecosystem approach to marine management. In this text, the Commission outlines how the…
Rolls-Royce design selected for Polar research vessel
Rolls-Royce has been selected to design a research vessel to carry out significant environmental research at both the North and South Poles. The vessel will be outfitted to cover a…
Peru Authorizes Starting of First Fishing Season
On 10 April 2008, PRODUCE, the Peruvian Ministry of Production's Fishing Vice Ministry, entity that executes and directs the sector policies to guarantee the rational management of fishing resources and…
Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of April 2008
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Luxembourg on Monday 14 April (starting at 11 a.m.), under the Presidency of Mr Iztok Jarc, Slovenian Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and…
High fuel price hit commercial fishermen
As diesel prices continue to rise many commercial fishermen of South Mississippi find it hard to go for fishing.
Cod’s over fishing affect menus
The decline of North Sea cod due to over fishing has had an impact on all our menus as it is the most sought after item in every restaurant.
Exploratory drilling for whale
The Bush administration has given green signal to oil and gas drilling in an area of the Bering Sea considered important for the recovery of the world's most endangered whale.
