Aker BioMarine strengthens its organization
The biotechnology company Aker BioMarine is strengthening its Group management. Hogne Vik has been appointed Group EVP in charge of the Pharma business area. Sjur Tveite has been appointed Group…
SFF WELCOMES THE LATEST FISHERIES SCIENCE
The press release from ICES today contains much encouraging news for Scotland's fishing industry. SFF Chief Executive Bertie Armstrong said "For the mainstay Scottish stocks, we are delighted to note…
A NEW CHANCE FOR NORTH SEA COD?
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) will release a report on the status and perspectives of North East Atlantic fish stocks in the Celtic Seas, the…
Alaskan Sole and Flounder Fishery Seeks Marine Stewardship Council Ecolabel
The Best Use Coalition, a newly formed Alaska flatfish industry fishing cooperative is now seeking certification of the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea & Aleutian Islands flatfish fisheries under…
Chile fisheries exports in first five months total 1.7 billion
Chilean fishery exports in the first five months of 2007 generated 1,707 billion US dollars, up 21.3% compared to the same period in 2006, when returns totaled 1,407 billion, according…
Commission acts to protect deep water corals off coast of Ireland
Acting on a request from the Irish government, the European Commission has today adopted a proposal for measures to protect coral reefs. This will involve a ban on fishing with…
New auction for Pardhelas Co. fishing vessels in P. Arenas
Next October two fishing vessels which figure as registered in the Falkland Islands will be auctioned for the second time to cover debts owed by Pardhelas Fishing Company to a…
158 undersize crabs in illegal haul at Mandurah
A magistrate has ordered that four men pay a total of $15,070 for being in joint possession of 158 undersize blue manna crabs in the Peel Inlet at Erskine in…
Seafood Week supermarket partners announced
ASDA, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose have today (Wednesday 22 August) been announced as the main Seafood Week supermarket partners.
October Fisheries Memo
Greenpeace diving spheres out to look at critical fish habitat for the first time in the Bering Sea.
