Read more about the article Agreement on Hawke’s Bay summer closure
237 square kilometres of Hawke’s Bay are closed to commercial fishing, except for trollers, from the beginning of December to the end of February. Image: Seafood New Zealand

Agreement on Hawke’s Bay summer closure

New Zealand’s commercial fishing industry is again supporting the closure of 237 square kilometres of ocean off Hawke’s Bay this summer. The voluntary measure agreed between Napier Fishermen’s Association and…

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Read more about the article Fisheries experts, managers and industry representatives get sustainability training
The eighth and last workshop in first round, for the Eastern Pacific Ocean, in the United States in 2018. Image: WWF

Fisheries experts, managers and industry representatives get sustainability training

As a migratory fish species, tuna can travel thousands of miles between countries and across the open ocean, straddling both the exclusive economic zones as well as the areas beyond…

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Read more about the article Year-end gala for foreign crews
Deputy Director-General of the Fisheries Agency Cheng-Fang barbecued with foreign crewmen at one of the agency’s events. Image: Taiwan Fisheries Agency

Year-end gala for foreign crews

To show their appreciation for foreign crews from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam working in Taiwan's fishing industry, a year-end celebration was held at at one of the main fishing…

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Read more about the article Nueva Pescanova factory goes solar
The NovaNam hake processing factory in Lüderitz has put into operation a solar array intended to achieve 30% energy savings. Image: Nueva Pescanova

Nueva Pescanova factory goes solar

In line with its commitments to a responsible resource management and its contribution to the SDGs, Nueva Pescanova is moving towards energy transition by incorporating photovoltaic solar energy into its…

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Read more about the article Queensland crusher sends loud, clear message
The 4.3-metre aluminium punt was crushed and its owners face heavy fines for harvesting more than 14 tonnes of redclaw. Image: qld.gov.au

Queensland crusher sends loud, clear message

The fishing boat at the centre of Queensland’s biggest black market fisheries bust has been reduced to recycling material after being seized and crushed by the State Government. Although the…

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Read more about the article Tank trips a key event for Hampiðjan
Hampiðjan’s longstanding tradition of flume tank sessions with customers remain a key event in the company’s calendar. Image: Hampiðjan

Tank trips a key event for Hampiðjan

Hampiðan’s sessions at the flume tank in Hirtshals, which have become a longstanding December tradition, are becoming increasingly important, said Hampiðjan Iceland managing director Jón Oddur Davíðsson during the latest…

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