Minister slammed by coastal fishermen
A fishermen’s association in southern Iceland has passed a resolution of no confidence in the country’s fisheries minister Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson.
Improved stocks – but work to be done
Europêche has welcomed the clear words from the scientific community and Commissioner Vella at yesterday's seminar on ‘the State of Fish Stocks’ organised by the European Commission. The Commissioner echoed the words of the scientists that in general, fishing mortality has reduced and stocks are growing, making it a more profitable industry for the fishermen. However, despite this good news, he reiterated that further efforts are needed when it comes to the Mediterranean.
MSC announces recipients for global fisheries fund
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has awarded funding to six organisations to deliver projects that will help strengthen knowledge and build capacity for small-scale and developing world fisheries to achieve sustainability.
Global per capita fish consumption tops 20 kg
The FAO’s State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) report has been published, and the data it presents shows that the global annual per capita fish consumption has risen above 20kg for the first time.
French students tour Plymouth Fisheries
A group of French students enjoyed the opportunity to see behind the scenes at Plymouth Fisheries, the second largest fresh fish market in England, during a visit to Britain’s Ocean City this month.
EAPO unity despite referendum result
The European Association of Fish Producers Organisations, which represents forty POs across ten EU member states, held its Annual General Meeting in Galicia on 17 June, hosted by the local members OPPC3 and OPPF4 and by ARVI, the local fishing vessel owners association. The UK referendum was not on the agenda and did not affect the spirit of co-operation among the POs from 10 EU member states.
Encouraging meeting with new Minister
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) had its first introductory meeting with Fergus Ewing, the new Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy this week.
Trawl footprint frozen
Norwegian trawler operators have committed to a series of initiatives designed to mitigate the effects of fishing gears on ocean floor species.
Port State Measures Agreement to become law
The Port State Measures Agreement, designed by the FAO as a mechanism to help crush illegal fishing, is set to come into force as international law on the 5th of June now that 30 members have deposited the required articles of adherence.
Sanford responds to UBC claims
Volker Kuntzsch of New Zealand company Sanford has made a robust response to the University of British Columbia report, Reconstruction of Marine Fisheries Catches for New Zealand (1950-2010), which uses historical catch information from New Zealand fisheries and claims these are 2.7 (between 1950 and 2010) times larger than the official records.
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