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Friday, May 25, 2012
Fine Tuning Tuna FisheriesBANGKOK - Dr Shiham Adam of the International Pole & Line Foundation has warned that improvements must be made to traditional fisheries practices to ensure the fast-growing...
Stricter Rules to Save Bluefin Tuna, Approval of EU-Mozambique DealEU - New international measures to further reduce illegal catches of bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean agreed at the annual meeting of the...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Track Atlantic Bluefin Tuna to Learn Migration, Habitat SecretsUS - New fish-tagging studies of young bluefin tuna in Atlantic waters off New England by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are offering the...
Friday, May 18, 2012
Delayed Start of Black Sea Bass Fishing Season in South Atlantic US - NOAA Fisheries Service is issuing a temporary rule to delay the start date of the commercial fishing season for black sea bass in the South Atlantic.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Fish Catch for April Doubles from Previous YearICELAND - Total catch of Icelandic vessels in April 2012 was 80,340 tonnes compared to 36,756 tonnes in April 2011.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Port Lincoln to Receive Bulk of A$700,000 for Tuna ResearchAUSTRALIA - Port Lincoln will win the bulk of a A$700,000 investment into Southern Bluefin Tuna research in the Federal Budget.
Gulf of Mexico Gray Triggerfish Catch Limit ReductionUS - NOAA Fisheries Service has announced new regulations to control the harvest of gray triggerfish in the Gulf of Mexico. The temporary rule reduces the catch...
Bluefin Tuna: Commissioner Expects Full ComplianceEU - The European Commission is ready for the 2012 bluefin tuna fishing campaign.
New Species of Fish in SwedenSWEDEN - Reticulated dragonet have been found in Väderöarna – “Weather Islands” – off the west coast of Sweden. It is not often that a new species of fish...
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Roadmap Towards Sustainable Pole-and-Line-Caught TunaUK - Research conducted at the University of York offers a blueprint for the long-term sustainability of tuna caught using the pole-and-line method.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Portuguese Industry Works to Reinstate MSC CertificationANALYSIS - Back in January 2012, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification of the Portuguese sardine purse seine fishery was suspended. Charlotte Johnston,...
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Aquaculture Projects Approved in Latest SFF RoundNEW ZEALAND - Four aquaculture projects have gained approval for funding from the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF).
Friday, May 04, 2012
Hake Assessment on Peruvian Coast BeginsPERU - The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has announced that an assessment of hake along Peru's coastline has begun. The study will determine the current biomass...
Reduced Seafood Exports in AprilNORWAY - Norway exported seafood worth NOK 3.7 billion in April. There is a decline of 501 million or 12 per cent compared with April 2011. So far this year, seafood...
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Southern Blue Whiting Trawl Fishery MSC Certified NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand Southern blue whiting trawl fishery has been certified as sustainable against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard for a sustainable...
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Minimising Losses from Yellowtail Quota ReductionsUS - NOAA will take several steps that may help minimise the economic loss for commercial fishermen who face cuts in Georges Bank fishery quotas, which are jointly...
Mexican Yellowfin Tuna Earn MSC CertificationMEXICO - The Mexico Baja California pole and line yellowfin (Thunnus albacares) and skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis) tuna fishery has been awarded MSC certification....
Friday, April 27, 2012
Scottish Fishermen Welcome Support for SanctionsSCOTLAND, UK - The Scottish fishing industry has welcomed the unanimous vote by the European Parliament Fisheries Committee in support of trade sanctions against...
Tuna Commission Begins to Embraces SustainabilityGLOBAL - After more than a decade lagging behind all of the worlds other Regional Fisheries Management Organisations, the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) has...
BFAR Investment Forum on Bangus ProductionPHILIPPINES - An investment forum is being conducted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 10 for new players in aquaculture production...
Thursday, April 26, 2012
ESE - Sustainability Certificate for Scottish IndustrySCOTLAND - European Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki presented the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group with its fourth Marine Stewardship Council certification...
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Faroe Saithe Enters MSC AssessmentFAROE ISLANDS - The Faroe Island saithe fishery has entered full assessment for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. The fishery will be assessed against...
EU Sanctions for Non-Sustainable Fishing gets VoteEU - The European Parliament's Fisheries Committee has backed proposals for EU sanctions against countries that do not fish sustainably.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Tests Fail to Find Dredging Link to Sick FishThe State Government says its testing shows dredging is not causing sick fish in Gladstone Harbour, off central Queensland.
Monday, April 23, 2012
MSC Supports PNA on Tuna/Dolphin IssuesGLOBAL - The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has issued a statemnt in support of the certified PNA Western and Central Pacific skipjack tuna fishery regarding the...
Friday, April 20, 2012
NW Atlantic Swordfish Fishery now MSC CertifiedCANADA - The North West Atlantic Canada swordfish pelagic longline fishery has been awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification by independent certifier...
End Mackerel War before Iceland Joins EU, say MP'sEU - In a high-level meeting in Strasbourg, senior members of the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee, representing all of the main political groups, called...
Ireland Develops Boarfish Market in ChinaIRELAND - Minister Coveney's agri-fisheries trade mission to China has resulted in a major positive development for Ireland's seafood industry with boarfish - a...
Tuna Company Asked to Resolve Dolphin Safe IssuesGLOBAL - Earth Island Institute (EII) has met with Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) countries to further discuss the Pacifical brand tuna, sourced by the PNA...
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Moon Marine Tuna Recalled over Salmonella OutbreakUS - Moon Marine Corporation (also known as MMI) of Cupertino, California is voluntarily recalling 58,828 pounds of a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, labeled...
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