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…
More marine powers required
The right solution for Scotland's sea and coastal communities is the devolution of more marine powers, the Scottish Government said today. The right solution for Scotland's sea and coastal communities…
Alaska – Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Crab Rationalization Plan Comments Sought
The revised Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act requires NOAA Fisheriesto develop a crab rationalization plan for Bering Sea and Aleutian Island fisheries thatallocates crab resources among harvesters, processors, and…
Increased capacity for analysing dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
NIFES has recently installed an advanced new instrument at the Laboratory for undesirable substances, which will make it possible to analyse considerably more fish and seafood samples for environmental pollutants…
SFF welcomes positive swing in public perception of the fishing industry
There has been a positive shift in the public perception of the fishing industry, thanks to fishermen enthusiastically embracing new policies and initiatives for the sustainable harvesting of fish stocks,…
Argentine squid industry demands research cruises
Argentina’s Federal Fisheries Council (CFP) has formally requested an immediate alternative for the annual scientific cruises to assess the biomass of squid (Illex argentinus), data considered essential for the management…
Aker Seafoods increases supplies to Europe
With all formalities in place, Aker Seafoods finally concluded the previously announced acquisition of the seafood company Viviers de France on 31 March. This strengthens Aker Seafoods further in the…
