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Friday, May 17, 2013
Sernapesca Detects Further ISA Case in Aysen Region
CHILE - Sernapesca Chile has detected a new outbreak of Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) in the Aysen region. ...
CHILE - Sernapesca Chile has detected a new outbreak of Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) in the Aysen region. ...
ILO Global Forum Discusses Decent Work in the Fishing Industry
GLOBAL - Government, employer and worker delegates meeting at ILO headquarters will consider ways to promote decent work in the fishing industry through the implementation...
GLOBAL - Government, employer and worker delegates meeting at ILO headquarters will consider ways to promote decent work in the fishing industry through the implementation...
New Regulations for Gulf of Mexico Gray Triggerfish
US - On 9 May, 2013, NOAA Fisheries approved Amendment 37 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico. This rule adjusts the...
US - On 9 May, 2013, NOAA Fisheries approved Amendment 37 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico. This rule adjusts the...
Sri Lanka Recieves Aquaculture Technical Support from Viet Nam
SRI LANKA - Sri Lanka is to recieve technical assistance from Viet Nam's Research Institute for Aquaculture Number 3 on the farming of sea cucumber, seaweed and...
SRI LANKA - Sri Lanka is to recieve technical assistance from Viet Nam's Research Institute for Aquaculture Number 3 on the farming of sea cucumber, seaweed and...
New Era of Fisheries Policy Needed to Secure Nutrition for Millions
GLOBAL - Securing the critical contribution of wild fish stocks to food and nutrition security in the developing world depends on better governance and management...
GLOBAL - Securing the critical contribution of wild fish stocks to food and nutrition security in the developing world depends on better governance and management...
SA National Aquaculture Policy Framework Approved
SOUTH AFRICA - The Cabinet has approved the National Aquaculture Policy Framework (NAPF), said acting Cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams on Thursday....
SOUTH AFRICA - The Cabinet has approved the National Aquaculture Policy Framework (NAPF), said acting Cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams on Thursday....
USDA Catfish Inspection Programme Repealed
US - The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) applauded the House Agriculture Committee for repealing the duplicative USDA catfish inspection programme. ...
US - The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) applauded the House Agriculture Committee for repealing the duplicative USDA catfish inspection programme. ...
Philippines Agriculture, Fisheries Grows 3.3 per cent in Q1 2013
PHILIPPINE - The Philippine agriculture industry grew by 3.3 per cent in the first three months of 2013, as all four subsectors — crops, fishery, poultry and livestock...
PHILIPPINE - The Philippine agriculture industry grew by 3.3 per cent in the first three months of 2013, as all four subsectors — crops, fishery, poultry and livestock...
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Icelandic Minister Calls for Cooperation on Mackerel Debate
ICELAND - The Icelandic Minister of Industries and Innovation believes that the the application of economic sanctions by the EU over the continuing North East Atlantic...
ICELAND - The Icelandic Minister of Industries and Innovation believes that the the application of economic sanctions by the EU over the continuing North East Atlantic...
Reform of Common Fisheries Policy Moves a Step Further
EU - More progress has been made on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) as the Fisheries Council adopted a revised mandate to facilitate the next stage...
EU - More progress has been made on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) as the Fisheries Council adopted a revised mandate to facilitate the next stage...
Fisheries Deal Fails to Bridge Gap with Ambitious European Parliament
EU - After pulling yet another all-nighter, fisheries ministers unfortunately remained predictable with little effort being made to meet the European Parliament...
EU - After pulling yet another all-nighter, fisheries ministers unfortunately remained predictable with little effort being made to meet the European Parliament...
Trawl Ban Extension Suggested in Kerala
INDIA - An extension of the trawl ban, which takes place during the monsoon season, to 75 days has been suggested in order to give fish more time to re-spawn....
INDIA - An extension of the trawl ban, which takes place during the monsoon season, to 75 days has been suggested in order to give fish more time to re-spawn....
US Catfish Farmers Continue to Address Production Challenges
US - Mississippi’s catfish farmers continue to address production challenges as the industry works to reclaim markets lost to imported fish....
US - Mississippi’s catfish farmers continue to address production challenges as the industry works to reclaim markets lost to imported fish....
Scottish Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill Passes Through Next Stage
SCOTLAND, UK - The Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill has successfully passed through Stage three of the Parliamentary process. The Bill will ensure that farmed and...
SCOTLAND, UK - The Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill has successfully passed through Stage three of the Parliamentary process. The Bill will ensure that farmed and...
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Maltese Fish Landings, Value Dropped in Q1 2013
MALTA - The reported volume and wholesale value of fish landings dropped by 52.7 and 47.6 per cent during the first quarter of 2013 compared with the same period...
MALTA - The reported volume and wholesale value of fish landings dropped by 52.7 and 47.6 per cent during the first quarter of 2013 compared with the same period...
Northern Ireland Fishermen to get Personal Flotation Device
NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - A joint initiative by National Charity, the Fishermen's Mission, Seafish, DARD (Department for Agriculture and Rural Development) through...
NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - A joint initiative by National Charity, the Fishermen's Mission, Seafish, DARD (Department for Agriculture and Rural Development) through...
All Aboard to End Overfishing
EU - EU Fisheries Commissioner, Maria Damanaki, participated in the "All aboard!" action campaign calling for the reform of Common Fisheries Policy. Civil society,...
EU - EU Fisheries Commissioner, Maria Damanaki, participated in the "All aboard!" action campaign calling for the reform of Common Fisheries Policy. Civil society,...
Federal Waters off Texas Closed to Shrimping
US - Federal waters from nine to 200 nautical miles off Texas will close to shrimp trawling at 30 minutes after official sunset, local time, on 23 May, 2013, corresponding...
US - Federal waters from nine to 200 nautical miles off Texas will close to shrimp trawling at 30 minutes after official sunset, local time, on 23 May, 2013, corresponding...
Lobster Industry Pursues Sustainability Certification with Government Support
CANADA - The Newfoundland and Labrador government is helping the local lobster industry to pursue sustainable certification in order to be more competitive in the...
CANADA - The Newfoundland and Labrador government is helping the local lobster industry to pursue sustainable certification in order to be more competitive in the...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Weekly Overview: Warming Ocean Temperature Causing Issues for Gulf of Maine
ANALYSIS - Last week TheFishSite visited Portland, Maine, USA to understand the problems that the local fishing industry is currently facing, writes Lucy Towers,...
ANALYSIS - Last week TheFishSite visited Portland, Maine, USA to understand the problems that the local fishing industry is currently facing, writes Lucy Towers,...
Ending Overfishing in Europe may Take Over 100 Years, says WWF
EU - New scientific analysis from environmental organisation WWF reveals recovery of European fish stocks will take more than 100 years under current proposals by...
EU - New scientific analysis from environmental organisation WWF reveals recovery of European fish stocks will take more than 100 years under current proposals by...
Feed Prices Reduced to Boost Aquaculture in Trinidad & Tobago
TRINIDAD and TOBAGO - In order to help fish production meet demand in Trinidad and Tobago, the government is offering incentives such as low cost tilapia feed. ...
TRINIDAD and TOBAGO - In order to help fish production meet demand in Trinidad and Tobago, the government is offering incentives such as low cost tilapia feed. ...
Spanish Fleet can Continue Fishing in the Seychelles
SPAIN - Fishing activity for the Spanish fleet in Seychelles waters has been ensured for the next six years following the renewal of the protocol between the EU...
SPAIN - Fishing activity for the Spanish fleet in Seychelles waters has been ensured for the next six years following the renewal of the protocol between the EU...
Proposal Allows up to 40 per cent Ownership Control of Norway's Salmon Farming
NORWAY - The Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs proposes to change the rules of ownership control of the aquaculture industry. It is proposed to allow companies...
NORWAY - The Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs proposes to change the rules of ownership control of the aquaculture industry. It is proposed to allow companies...
Sanctions Outlined for Faroes on Over-Fishing of Herring
FAROE Islands - The European Commission has outlined a scheme to impose sanctions against the Faroe Islands for its over-fishing of herring. ...
FAROE Islands - The European Commission has outlined a scheme to impose sanctions against the Faroe Islands for its over-fishing of herring. ...
National Safety at Sea Plan Launched in Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA - Fishermen and vessel safety in Sri Lanka has taken a major step forward with the launch of a National Plan for the Safety of Fishers and Fishing Vessels...
SRI LANKA - Fishermen and vessel safety in Sri Lanka has taken a major step forward with the launch of a National Plan for the Safety of Fishers and Fishing Vessels...
Hokkaido Scallop Fishery Gains MSC Certification
JAPAN - The Hokkaido Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Association’s scallop fishery has achieved certification to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) global...
JAPAN - The Hokkaido Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Association’s scallop fishery has achieved certification to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) global...
Trawl Beam Research May Enhance Shrimp Fishery
CANADA - Enhanced equipment could become available to shrimp fishermen thanks to research supported by the Government. Derrick Dalley, Minister of Fisheries and...
CANADA - Enhanced equipment could become available to shrimp fishermen thanks to research supported by the Government. Derrick Dalley, Minister of Fisheries and...
Monday, May 13, 2013
European Commission Unveils Maritime Strategy for Atlantic Ocean
EU - The European Commission has adopted an Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area....
EU - The European Commission has adopted an Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area....
Fisheries Secretary Praises New Fishing Safety Initiative
SCOTLAND, UK - During a visit to the Aberdeen fisheries expo, 10 May, Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead saw at first hand the new Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)...
SCOTLAND, UK - During a visit to the Aberdeen fisheries expo, 10 May, Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead saw at first hand the new Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)...
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