World’s new tuna capital
Papua New Guinea is planning to become world’s tuna producing capital as a new marine park has been set up to enhance this objective.
India seeking revision of drafting WTO rules on fisheries
India does not want unreasonable restriction and thus decided to seek revised drafting of the proposed WTO rules on fisheries subsidies.
Huge fund announced for lobster research
Canadian MP declared $2.3 million aid in lobster research in the provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island under the Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF).
Three Sri Lankan fishing vessels released by India
On January 21 the Indian government has set the three Sri Lankan fishing vessels free which were apprehended in 2006 and 2007 on allegations of trespassing Indian waters for poaching.
SFF President visits Shetland
Ian Gatt, President of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, visited Shetland last week as part of his commitment to regularly visit all the main Scottish fishing ports so as to keep…
Samherji’s prawn processing plant in Akureyri to close
On Thuesday the staff of Samherji’s prawn processing plant in Akureyri were told at a meeting that the company has decided to discontinue its prawn processing operations and close down the Akureyri factory.
New proposal could stop small trawlers in Alitak Bay
Board of Fisheries in Kodiak Island has invited new proposals that might stop the activities of small trawlers in Alitak Bay.
Call for flexibility in fisheries management
North Carolina Senators demand flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act of 2007 for healthy and sustainable stock of fish.
France to change the present EU fishing quotas
French President wants to scrap the agreement on changing the EU fishing quotas system when France becomes President of Europe Union.
Halibut quotas about to shrink
Commercial fishermen in Southeast complain of shrinking catch of halibut, which might cut their halibut quotas.
