Put research into practice, say lumpfish experts
The use of lumpfish is a key tool in the management of sea lice across international aquaculture, however, researchers and producers need to work together to turn research into the…
AI and imaging technology to pick boldest delousers
A new video tool will reveal the best candidates for one of the most important jobs in salmon aquaculture, as researchers in Scotland explore how to pick out the bold…
Research finds mackerel all around Iceland
A survey carried out by Icelandic research vessel Árni Friðriksson, with 48 tows over 18 days and having steamed a total of 3800 nautical miles, has mapped the extent of…
Iceland’s lumpfish fishery regains its MSC certification. Image: fiskkaup.is
Iceland’s lumpfish fishery regains MSC status
The small-scale lumpfish fishery based in Iceland has regained its MSC certification, after making the necessary improvements in recent years to meet the science-based standard for sustainable fishing. The initial certificate was…
Lumpfish days slashed for Iceland’s inshore netters
Representatives of Iceland’s National Association of Small Boat Owners (NASBO) are watching the development of the spring lumpfish fishery as a disagreement has developed over the number of days available. NASBO had proposed that the fleet’s days should be set at 40 for this season, but found that the authorities had limited them to 32.
Trefjar delivers to Norway
A new Cleopatra 31 from Icelandic boatbuilder Trefjar, rigged for gill netting, has been delivered to fishing company West Atlantic in Tromsø.
Lumpfish season delayed
Iceland’s Ministry of Fisheries has re-scheduled the opening of the lumpfish roe season, leaving his decision to delay the season by two weeks, and announcing the change only days before the fishery was due to open today on the 20th of March.
Icelandic lumpfish recommendations
Iceland’s Ministry of Fisheries has issued its initial guidelines for this year’s lumpfish fishery, with days at sea largely unchanged from last year.