Canada’s halibut quota slashed this year
Canada’s Pacific halibut quota has been cut by nearly 2.5 million pounds in order to build up the stocks.
Change in fisheries board got mixed reviews
Proposal that would bring change in the Board of Fisheries received mixed response from Alaska fishermen.
Guyana sent tilapia test shipment
Guyana has exported its first shipment of farm-reared tilapia fish to Barbados to guage the market of farm-reared tilapia.
US vessel to survey Argentine waters
The Federal Fisheries Council (CFP) unanimously decided to authorise the US-flagged Nathaniel Palmer for “[the undertaking of] marine scientific research activities in maritime areas subject to sovereign or national jurisdiction.”
SFF calls for urgent action to reduce the impact of high fuel prices on Scottish fishing fleet
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation is calling for the urgent introduction of measures to help alleviate the crippling price of fuel. With fuel prices reaching a record high, Scottish fishermen are…
Lobster industry going green
After being held up as a well-run fishery the Maine lobster industry is seeking a seal of approval of green label.
Shipwreck off Zhejiang coast
On Thursday March 13 a cargo ship was wrecked off the eastern coast of China with 23 crew members on board.
Ban on fishing in Marlborough Sounds
A proposal is approved to ban all recreational and other hook and line fishing in some parts of the Marlborough Sounds to rebuild blue cod numbers.
Maine fishing industry struggling
To save the struggling fishing industry of Maine the local fishermen are acting like small farmers by selling shares in a catch directly to consumers.
Pay-back terms set for Polish overfishing
The European Commission has proposes terms for pay-back of Polish overfishing on eastern Baltic cod.
