Read more about the article Assessing El Niño’s impact on fisheries and aquaculture
The frequency and intensity of ENSO (El Niño and la Ninã) events appear to have increased in the past two decades. Image: FAO

Assessing El Niño’s impact on fisheries and aquaculture

A new report presents the main regional consequences caused by the five types of the climate pattern. While considerable resources are invested in seasonal forecasts and early-warning systems for food…

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Read more about the article Unanimous protests in Senegal against proposed licenses
The proposed 52 licences is the largest single number of applications to be considered in Senegal

Unanimous protests in Senegal against proposed licenses

A number of Senegalese fisheries stakeholders, including artisanal fishermen, industrial vessel operators and civil society organisations have all protested against the intention of the government to issue 52 fishing licenses…

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Read more about the article Investigation demanded into crew fatalities on Chinese longliner
EJF and APIL are seeking an investigation by the Chinese authorities into crew fatalities and illegal fishing on board longliner Long Xing 629

Investigation demanded into crew fatalities on Chinese longliner

Four Indonesian crewmen are reported to have lost their lives while working on a Chinese fishing vessel, after reportedly being denied medical care. Crewmen interviewed by legal NGO Advocates for…

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Read more about the article Demand down all round for Norwegian seafood exports
There has been an overall decline in the demand for Norwegian seafood exports during the coronavirus crisis. Image: Norwegian Seafood Council

Demand down all round for Norwegian seafood exports

‘So far we have seen a fall in demand for Norwegian seafood overall. For example, salmon export volumes are stable while the price measured in Euro has fallen by about…

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Read more about the article Covid-19 hits Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries and aquaculture
Small-scale and coastal Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries have been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic

Covid-19 hits Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries and aquaculture

The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are being felt by the fisheries and aquaculture sectors around the world – and in the Mediterranean and Black Sea small-scale fisheries have been…

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