Fish product prices near a historical high
The price of fish products fell by 0.6% in January from the previous month measured in foreign currency (SDR). However, product prices in foreign markets are still close to a…
Fewer fishing vessels
The number of fishing vessels registered at the Icelandic Maritime Administration at year-end 2007 totalled 1,642, falling by 50 from the previous year. There were 834 decked vessels, 744 open…
Japan whaling fleet high tech bug-tracked by protestors
Anti-whaling activists said on Monday they had chased the flagship of Japan's whaling fleet Yushin Maru 2 out of waters near Antarctica after tracking it with high-tech bugs planted by…
Greenland goes green: West Greenland coldwater prawn trawl fishery aims for MSC certification
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) [1] is pleased to announce that the coldwater prawn trawl fishery from West Greenland is seeking certification to the MSC environmental standard for sustainable fishing.…
Netherlands continue trailblazing path towards eco-labelled fish
The Dutch Fishmongers Association VNV (Verbond van de Nederlandse Visdetailhandel) has started a groundbreaking project to promote the uptake of certified sustainable seafood among its network of 750 independent fish…
Scotland wants fisheries from EU
There is anger among the MPs of Scotland as they want full control of fisheries from the European Union for the betterment of the industry.
Ghana’s tuna process going to increase
Ghana’s Minister for Fisheries announced that the government will support a project under which the harvest and process of tuna will be done in large quantities.
NORWAY PELAGIC HOLDING – GOOD STARTUP AND POSITIVE MARKET TRENDS
Norway Pelagic has completed a quarter with good supply of raw material, satisfactory operations and positive development in the main markets. The production of pelagic fish was as usual most…
Clean Seas reported loss in first half
Clean Seas Tuna Ltd has suffered huge loss of $26,000 for the half year to 31 December 2007 that clearly indicates the position of the industry.
Shrimp farming pays off successfully
The Oceanic Institute’s disease-free shrimp breeding programme has bear fruits and funding is now coming from all the way.
