Debate on Fisheries next month
Five candidates will take Alaska’s lone seat in the US House of Representatives and debate on fisheries next month in Kodiak.
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.
Commercial fishing awarded
Mississippi’s commercial fishing was given $25 million for next five years for further recovery and development, informed federal government.
No takers of meek and mild fish stocks
Commercial fishing boats take boldest and biggest fish from the waters leaving behind a population of meek and mild fish.
Fishing industry’s efficiency in energy
FAO’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Department in a meeting assess the state of information on energy use in the fisheries sector.
