Salmon fishing shut down in California
Oregon Wildlife officials have shut down salmon fishing in seven coastal zones in California and Oregon.
Legislation to protect Bay state species
Cap cod commercial hook fishermen’s association demand legislation to protect Bay State species on the brink.
Blue Cod proposals out for consultation
Ministry of Fisheries today started consultation on a suite of proposals aimed at halting the decline of blue cod numbers in the Marlborough Sounds. Nelson based Inshore Fisheries Manager Scott…
The Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA) prepares for relocation
7th Administrative Board meeting On 13 March the Administrative Board of the Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA) will hold its 7th meeting. Among the decisions to be taken are changes…
Wegmans Food Markets begin offering the world’s first MSC-certified sustainable shrimp
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) announced that the first certified sustainable shrimp product has hit the market. Tai Foong USA’s Northern Chef frozen cooked salad shrimp bearing the blue oval…
Commission launches major control campaign to clamp down on overfishing of bluefin tuna
The European Commission announced today the launch of a major EU control campaign aimed at preventing a repeat of last year's overfishing of Mediterranean bluefin tuna by a number of…
EU and Mauritania initial new protocol under fisheries partnership agreement
The European Commission, on behalf of the EU, and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania have just agreed a new protocol setting the fishing possibilities and the financial compensation provided for…
Financing of ambitious plans
The Board of Directors of the biotechnology company Aker BioMarine ASA asks its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting to authorise to obtain a subordinated convertible loan of up to MNOK 700. This…
Simrad supplies scientific equipment for new Chilean multi-purpose research vessel
Kongsberg Maritime chosen as supplier for a complete hydroacoustic equipment suite. Kongsberg Maritime will supply an extensive suite of hydroacoustic research and positioning equipment for a sophisticated new 71.3m research…
Canada set seal cull limit for 2008
The Canadian authority has announced a limit for its annual seal cull this year of 275,000 harp seals.
