Research vessel for Chile’s coastal waters
A $14 million investment, new fisheries research vessel Dra. Barbieri has been christened at the ASENAV yard in Valdivia, and is intended to support marine research in Chilean waters. The…
FAO and Norway announce new phase of EAF-Nansen Programme
The FAO and the government of Norway have announced a new five-year phase of the EAF-Nansen Programme. The Programme is a partnership between FAO, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation…
SFF, Dr Steve Mackinson
Data collection paves way for a sustainable future
The collaborative approach now adopted between the pelagic industry and science bodies on data collection represents a major sea-change in fisheries management that sets the standard for others to follow,…
Study aims to offer new insights into pollack stocks
The announcement of new management measures on pollack fishing highlights the urgent need for more data, according to scientists. The announcement by Defra of new measures to restrict pollack fishing…
Aerial view of coast by Appin with views over Shuna Island and Arnamurchan, Scotland
Funding boost for aquaculture research
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) is supporting further research into fish health and wellbeing initiatives in 2024, with seven successful projects set to benefit from its most recent funding…
Institute advises snow crab quota increase
Researchers Norway’s Institute of Marine Research have advised a hefty increase of 2500 tonnes to the snow crab quota, with quota advice of 10,300 tonnes. The quota for this year…
Turning back the clock on salmon health risks
A diet supplement already consumed by humans for its anti-ageing benefits could be used to help salmon digest feed and improve their natural disease resistance, with feed trials kicking off…
Trial explores opportunities for Scotland’s razor clam fishery
A trial to research the economic opportunities and environmental impacts of electrofishing for razor clams has been extended for a further twelve months. The extension aims to strengthen the evidence-base…
HI scientists recommend a reduction in the 2024 king crab quota. Images: Vibeke Lund Pettersen/HI
Cut to king crab quota recommended
Based on the outcome of this year’s king crab survey, scientists at Norway’s Institute of Marine Research (HI) are recommending a hefty cut in the 2024 king crab quota to…
Scottish pelagic operators and Cefas sign research MoU
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) and the Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on working together on scientific research and…