Nofima and Embapa: New Research Partners
GLOBAL - Norway's Nofima has signed a Letter of Intent within aquaculture and fisheries with Brazilian research institute, Embrapa.

Sponsors, Programme Announced for Victam Asia Conf
GENERAL - The Australian Renderers Association and the New Zealand Meat Industry Association Renderers Group have joined Buhler as major sponsors for Aquafeed Horizons...

Some Positive News over Restoring Fish Populations
GLOBAL - Three years ago, a study assessing the health of global fisheries caused a stir when it predicted that the populations of all commercially fished ocean...

GAA Welcomes Comments On Feed Mill Standards
GLOBAL - The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) has published drafts of new Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) standards for certification of aquaculture feed mills....

China Scoops BC Fish Farm Technology
GLOBAL - After seven years in the making, technology developed to replace open-net salmon farms in British Columbia, Canada, has found a home – in China.

Ghana and Israel Sign Aquaculture Agreement
GLOBAL - Senior government officials of Ghana and Israel have signed a co-operation agreement in the area of aquaculture.

Spain is Aiding Ghana's Fishing Industry
GLOBAL - The Spanish government is providing a cash boost to Ghana's fishing industry.

New Treaty Leaves 'Fish Pirates’ No Safe Haven
GLOBAL - Ninety-one members of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have agreed on an international agreement to implement 'port state measures'...

Recirculation Success for AKVA Group
GENERAL - AKVA group, who acquired Danish UNI Aqua and Danaq some years back, has taken the lead in advanced recirculation technology for both salt- and fresh water...

ACC Switches to ISO-certified Inspections
GLOBE - The Aquaculture Certification Council, a non-profit organisation that certifies hatcheries, farms and processing plants for compliance with Best Aquaculture...

Future Fish Cages
GENERAL - In the future, giant, autonomous fish farms may cut their way through the open ocean, mimicking the movements of wild schools or even allowing fish to...

Q2 Sees Big Improvements for Marine Harvest
GLOBE - Marine Harvest ASA achieved an operational EBIT of NOK 257 million in the second quarter, compared to NOK 145 million in the corresponding quarter last year....

Kiotech Release International Interim Results
GENERAL - Kiotech International plc, the supplier of natural high performance feed additives, to enhance growth, health and sustainability in agriculture and aquaculture...

HQ Sustainable Reports Strong Q2 Results
GENERAL - HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, Inc., a leader in all natural integrated aquaculture and aquatic product processing, has announced successful financial...

World Fish Highlights Dangers of Climate Change
GENERAL - With over 400 million of the world's poorest depending on fish for food, 'climate-proofing' fisheries and aquaculture needs to be high on the climate change...

Cermaq Optimistic After Q2, but Challenges Ahead
GENERAL - Cermaq has reported a second quarter earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) pre fair value of NOK 81.4 million (loss of NOK 31.2 million). A higher...

Kiotech Appoints New Head of Aquaculture
GENERAL - Kiotech, the supplier of high performance natural feed additives to the aquaculture, has appointed Maarten Jay van Schoonhoven as Head of Aquacult...

Atlantic Bluefin are Highly Vulnerable
GLOBE - Atlantic bluefin tuna spend long periods in highly predictable locations, which makes them easy targets for fishermen and leaves them highly vulnerable...

Global Fish Stocks Show Signs of Recovery
GLOBE - Scientists have joined forces in a groundbreaking assessment of the status of marine fisheries and ecosystems.

HQ Sustainable Announce Schedule of Q2 Release
GENERAL - HQ Sustainable Maritime, a leader in all natural integrated aquaculture and aquatic product processing, has announced the scheduled release of its...

Focus on Fisheries for EU and Papua New Guinea
GENERAL - The European Union and Papua New Guinea signed the interim Economic Partnership Agreement which was first initialled at the end of 2007.

New Lease of Life For Inland Asian Fisheries
GENERAL - Fisheries in Central Asia was one of –- if not the most –- acutely-affected sectors by the deterioration in the economic environment after the collapse...

India, Russia Ink Agreement on Seafood Exports
GENERAL - India and Russian Federation has reached a new administrative arrangement on shipping and export of fish and seafood products from India, according...

Burmese Delegation Study Indian Aquaculture
GENERAL - As part of an ongoing exchange programme between India and Burma, a 15-member delegation from Burma’s fisheries department wrapped up an eight-day tour...

A New Approach to Fishmeal Production
GENERAL - In the context of overfishing and the need for continued use of fishmeal, the economical use of fishery by-products from tuna-fisheries has gained imp...