Tight regulations for commercial fleets
The Bush Administration has approved norms to tighten the US commercial fishing vessel regulations to upgrade the industry.
Norway developing eco-friendly trawl technology
The Norwegian fisheries magnate Kjell Inge Røkke and the industry have lately spent around NOK 10 million (EUR 1.25 million) on developing eco-friendlier trawls. One trawler operating off the West…
Sustainable fish stocks a Treaty obligation
Sustainable and responsible fisheries management by Government is required to uphold Treaty of Waitangi principles, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today. He told the Treaty Tribes Coalition fisheries conference in…
Two fish catch limits increase
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today increased the catch limits for the rock lobster (crayfish) and southern blue whiting fisheries in the waters around southern New Zealand. The increase in rock…
Towards a new governance of high seas biodiversity
The Head of Science Programme returned from the international seminar «Towards a new governance of high seas biodiversity » held in the Principality of Monaco, March 20-21, 2008. Organised by…
999: Now we put our trust in sand eel fishing
Windy weather in the early months ruined the sprat fishing, so now we hope for a good sand eel season. This is the view of Erik Bonde Pedersen, Chairman of…
EU’s seafood projects in Norwegian conference
Recent results from three large research programs related to seafood will be presented in the international Seafood and Health conference in Bergen, May 2008. Through PHIME, Seafoodplus and AquaMax EU…
999: Environmentally friendly evaporator is ready
The new, environmentally friendly evaporator at Thyborøn is ready for operation. – The new evaporator, which cost approx. DKK 17m, is more environmentally friendly than the old one because it…
Fish conservation
A £500,000 two year observer programme that will deliver independent verification of ground-breaking fish conservation measures was announced today. The programme, a further example of the lead Scotland is taking…
Major boost for Scottish Fishermen’s Federation as Scallop Association becomes new member
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has received a major boost following the decision by the Scallop Association to become a member. The move, which will be formally announced at the Fishing…
