Argentine fishing industry warns about excessive costs
The Argentine fisheries industry and unions have warned that the coming squid and prawn seasons are imperiled because of the drop in international prices and rising domestic costs
Commission: Court of Auditors report strengthens the case for a reform of fisheries control
The European Commission today welcomed the report published by the Court of Auditors on data collection, control and enforcement under the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The Commission had already decided…
2008 fishing possibilities: “Further efforts needed to secure the future of European fisheries”
Today, the European Commission tabled its annual proposal on fishing possibilities and attendant measures for 2008. This proposal takes account of the latest independent scientific advice on the state of fish…
Developing world fisheries embark on journey to MSC eco-label
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) [1] is pleased to announce that four fisheries in Africa and South America are kicking off a project to increase participation of small-scale and data-poor…
Argentine jigger fleet complains about soaring costs
The decline in squid prices along with a rise in operation costs has made Argentine jigger vessels shipowners anxious about their situation, according to the new head of the Argentine…
EU and Norway reach agreement on fishing possibilities for 2008
On 26 November, the European Commission, negotiating on behalf of the European Union, and Norway agreed on the fishing possibilities for 2008 for the seven main jointly managed fish stocks…
Illegal sale of Swan River crabs nets big fine
A Roleystone man was today ordered to pay a total of $20,611 to cover a fine, court costs and mandatory penalty, for unlawfully selling crabs he had caught in the…
Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of November 2007
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Brussels on Monday 26 (starting at 11 a.m.) and Tuesday 27 November, under the Presidency of Mr Jaime Silva, Minister for Agriculture,…
Climate driving of marine ecosystem changes
IMBER (http://www.imber.info/) is very pleased to announce that the workshop “Climate driving of marine ecosystems changes: Training for young marine scientists” will be held on April 21-24 2008 at the…
Finland: Operational Programme for the Finnish Fisheries Industry (Suomen elinkeinokalatalouden toimintaohjelma 2007-2013) co-funded by the European Fisheries Fund
The European Commission recently approved the Operational Programme for the Finnish Fisheries Industry for the period 2007-2013. The total eligible public expenditure of the programme amounts to € 91,848,827 ,…
