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Global Fish Farming News
News from United Kingdom
Friday, November 06, 2009
Illegal Fishing Industry Destroying Africa’s Fish Stocks UK - Scandal of $1bn illegal fishing industry could destroy Africa’s fish stocks ‘within years’ unless urgent action is taken.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
'Extinct' Oysters Return to Forth SCOTLAND, UK - Live oysters have been found in the Firth of Forth - decades after they were declared extinct in the area.
Red Mark Syndrome in Trout UK - Red Mark Syndrome (RMS), a condition that is increasingly seen on trout farms throughout mainland Britain, was discussed at a recent industry one-day meeting....
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Scottish Fisheries Minister Criticises CFP SCOTLAND, UK - The Fisheries Minister has issued a damning verdict on the EU's new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Eating Fish, Shellfish May Affect Risk of Diabetes UK - Research from the University of Cambridge suggests that eating white or oil fish lowers the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Consumption of shellfish may...
Monday, November 02, 2009
New ISA Case Found in Shetland Control Zone SCOTLAND, UK - A sixth case of the highly contagious salmon virus infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) has been found off the south-west coast of Shetland, almost one...
New Research Lab for Marine Scotland SCOTLAND, UK - Marine Scotland is to move its fish health facility to a new laboratory at Torry costing £11 million.
Friday, October 30, 2009
More from Sustainable Aquaculture Workshop UK - Material is now available from the recent Cefas/Defra workshop on sustainable aquaculture.
No Need for Pangasius Quality Concerns, Says Importer UK - Cumbrian Seafood has responded to recent criticism in the media regarding the quality of pangasius it imports from Viet Nam. The company confirms its products...
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Disaster Looms for Solent Oyster Industry UK - The once-thriving oyster industry in the Solent - off the southern English coast - is about to collapse.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Salmon Escape from Argyll Farm SCOTLAND, UK - Up to 60,000 salmon have escaped from a fish farm in Argyll, raising fears about the spread of disease among wild fish.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Aquaculture Group Celebrates 25 Years SCOTLAND - Shetland's aquaculture industry celebrated the 25th anniversary of the forming of Shetland Salmon Farmers' Association, now known as Shetland Aquaculture,...
Thursday, October 22, 2009
UK a Step Closer to Sustainable Future UK - Agreement on a new fisheries control regulation in Luxembourg this week means that the UK fishing sector is a step closer to a sustainable future without adverse...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Welcome News from Stornoway Langoustine Fishery UK - The country's first certified sustainable scampi have been produced and are now on supermarket shelves.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
NI Minister Opposes EU Prawn Quota Cut NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Minister Gildernew is opposing a European Commission proposal to cut the prawn fishing quota in the Irish Sea.
Successful Workshop on Sustainable Aquaculture UK - The future sustainability of English aquaculture was discussed at Cefas last week.
SFF Concerned about EC Fishing Quotas SCOTLAND, UK - Cuts in quota for 2010 part of a picture of devastation for parts of the Scottish fishing fleet, according to the Scottish Fishermen's Federation...
New Commercial Director at Scottish Shellfish UK - The Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group has appointed Rob Mitchell as Commercial Director, with the direct remit of spearheading business expansion, including...
Monday, October 19, 2009
Scallop Industry Moves to Become More Sustainable UK - The Scallop Industry has appointed an expert to develop a code of conduct for sustainable scalloping.
Scots Want Own Representation in Europe SCOTLAND, UK - The Scottish Parliament proposes that there is a dedicated Scottish representative in Europe for fishing and farming issues.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Workshop Tackles Issues on Sustainable Aquaculture UK - A major two-day workshop, to consider sustainable aquaculture in England concludes today.
Koi Herpesvirus Disease Outbreaks Confirmed UK - Movements of fish into, out of and within two fisheries have been restricted following the confirmation of Koi Herpesvirus disease at sites in Kent and West...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Developing Alphavirus Research Strategies for Scotland SCOTLAND, UK - Several partners have come together to find out more about pancreatic disease, which causes significant losses to the trout and salmon industries...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
DEFRA Publishes Eel Management Plan UK - The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has published Eel Management plans for the United Kingdom: Overview for England and...
Marine Harvest Plans Residential Fish Farms SCOTLAND, UK - Salmon producer, Marine Harvest, is planning to create a number of offshore fish farms in the Western Isles workers would actually live.

