Read more about the article Norcod: Time is right for sustainable cod farming
Trondheim company Norcod is heading going into cod farming, aiming for a 25,000 tonne annual production by 2025. Image: Norcod

Norcod: Time is right for sustainable cod farming

Trondheim-based Norcod is making plans for farming cod on an industrial scale, anticipating a robust global demand for seafood. The company sees a generally favourable environment ahead, with projected strong…

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Read more about the article Scottish mackerel group demands action on sustainability
Scottish mackerel fishermen and processors have slammed Iceland, Greenland and Russia for setting unilatereral mackerel quotas

Scottish mackerel group demands action on sustainability

The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) is calling for swift international action to protect the north-east Atlantic mackerel stock from what Scottish catchers and processors describe as ‘unilateral and unsustainable…

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Read more about the article Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, IFFO and GAA to collaborate on challenges in South East Asia’s fisheries
IFFO, SFP and GAA are working together to address challenges facing South-East Asia’s fisheries. Image: Shutterstock

Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, IFFO and GAA to collaborate on challenges in South East Asia’s fisheries

A report commissioned by IFFO, The Marine Ingredients Organisation, and GAA, The Global Aquaculture Alliance, on South East Asian fisheries and their relevance to fishmeal production highlights the need for…

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Read more about the article Brennholm chooses Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä will upgrade the efficiency and environmental performance of Norwegian fishing vessel Brennholm with a new propulsion package. Image: Gunnar Larsen

Brennholm chooses Wärtsilä

Norwegian fishing company Brennholm AS has opted for a Wärtsilä package to re-engine its 75 metre pelagic vessel. Wärtsilä is to supply a Wärtsilä 32 engine, a NOx Reducer selective catalytic reduction…

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Read more about the article MSC certifies Western Australia’s octopus fishery
MSC certification has been awarded to Western Australia’s octopus fishery. Image: MSC

MSC certifies Western Australia’s octopus fishery

The certification of Western Australia’s octopus fishery has added to a steadily growing list as this brings WA’s total to nine certified fisheries, including South Sea pearl, abalone, western rock…

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