Fish Industry News By Category: General
Friday, May 17, 2013
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...
Video Showcases Canadian Council of Professional Fish Harvesters Work
CANADA - The Canadian Council of Professional Fish Harvesters (CCPFH) is realeasing another video from its Canadian fisheries series. This video showcases the CCPFH’s...
CANADA - The Canadian Council of Professional Fish Harvesters (CCPFH) is realeasing another video from its Canadian fisheries series. This video showcases the CCPFH’s...
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...
Final Call for New Aquaculture Postgraduate Courses
UK - The University of St Andrews has issued a final call for its new shrimp and fish production postgraduate courses which are due to start in the last week of...
UK - The University of St Andrews has issued a final call for its new shrimp and fish production postgraduate courses which are due to start in the last week of...
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....
Fish Thermometer Reveals Global Impact of Climate Change
CANADA - Climate change has been impacting global fisheries for the past four decades by driving species towards cooler, deeper waters, according to University of...
CANADA - Climate change has been impacting global fisheries for the past four decades by driving species towards cooler, deeper waters, according to University of...
Total Icelandic Catch Increased by 19.9 per cent in April
ICELAND - Total catch of Icelandic vessels in April 2013 was 110,657 tonnes compared to 80,266 tonnes in April 2012, reports Statistics Iceland. ...
ICELAND - Total catch of Icelandic vessels in April 2013 was 110,657 tonnes compared to 80,266 tonnes in April 2012, reports Statistics Iceland. ...
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
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...
Sodexo Obtains MSC Certification for Kitchen in Sète
FRANCE - Sodexo is the first company in France to obtain the MSC certification for a central kitchen. School cafeterias in the town of Sète can now use the MSC...
FRANCE - Sodexo is the first company in France to obtain the MSC certification for a central kitchen. School cafeterias in the town of Sète can now use the MSC...
NACA Implements Good Aquaculture Practices Training Programme
INDONESIA - The Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA) has been selected by the World Bank to implement a six day training programme on “Good Aquaculture...
INDONESIA - The Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA) has been selected by the World Bank to implement a six day training programme on “Good Aquaculture...
AKVA Achieved Good Q1 Results
NORWAY - AKVA group, a technology and service partner to the aquaculture industry, achieved revenues of 222.1 million NOK (243.7 MNOK) in the first quarter of 2013...
NORWAY - AKVA group, a technology and service partner to the aquaculture industry, achieved revenues of 222.1 million NOK (243.7 MNOK) in the first quarter of 2013...
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....
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
Scientists Find Impact of Open-ocean Industrial Fishing in Bird Bones
US - The impact of industrial fishing on coastal ecosystems has been studied for many years. But how it affects food webs in the open ocean?a vast region that covers...
US - The impact of industrial fishing on coastal ecosystems has been studied for many years. But how it affects food webs in the open ocean?a vast region that covers...
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...
European, Canadian Fishermen, Scientists Collaborate on Sustainable Fishing
EUROPE and CANADA - European fishermen and scientists are travelling to Canada to see what they can learn from their North American counterparts about working with...
EUROPE and CANADA - European fishermen and scientists are travelling to Canada to see what they can learn from their North American counterparts about working with...
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,...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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...
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...
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...
Seaweed Energy Solutions Makes Acquisition to Cultivate 100,000 Tons of Seaweed
DENMARK - Seaweed Energy Solutions is to acquire 100 per cent of Denmark's Seaweed Seed Supply, a move that sharply reinforces SES' position as Europe's leading...
DENMARK - Seaweed Energy Solutions is to acquire 100 per cent of Denmark's Seaweed Seed Supply, a move that sharply reinforces SES' position as Europe's leading...
Is Boom in Jellyfish Due to Overfishing?
GLOBAL - Will we soon be forced to eat jellyfish? Since the beginning of the 2000's, these gelatinous creatures have invaded many of the world's seas, like the Japan...
GLOBAL - Will we soon be forced to eat jellyfish? Since the beginning of the 2000's, these gelatinous creatures have invaded many of the world's seas, like the Japan...
Seafish Screens New Film: ‘The Business of Fishing’
UK - The screening of a new film from Seafish, which explores the challenges and rewards faced by fishing vessel owners operating in the UK is being shown in Devon...
UK - The screening of a new film from Seafish, which explores the challenges and rewards faced by fishing vessel owners operating in the UK is being shown in Devon...
Seafood Innovations Appoints New General Manager
NEW ZEALAND - Seafood Innovations Limited (SIL), the joint venture research company of Seafood New Zealand and Plant and Food Research, is to have a new General...
NEW ZEALAND - Seafood Innovations Limited (SIL), the joint venture research company of Seafood New Zealand and Plant and Food Research, is to have a new General...
Cermaq-Copeinca Acquisition to Increase Fish Feed Quality
NORWAY - The acquisition of Peruvian fish meal company Copeinca by Cermaq will increase the quality of fish feed, benefiting clients and ensuring the correct content...
NORWAY - The acquisition of Peruvian fish meal company Copeinca by Cermaq will increase the quality of fish feed, benefiting clients and ensuring the correct content...
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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