Global Fish Farming News: United Kingdom
Friday, February 22, 2013
Fish Fight Charter is Simplistic, Indiscriminate, Lacking Science, says SeafishUK - Seafish has published a ten point response to the Fish Fight Charter, which it describes as "simplistic, indiscriminate and lacking in scientific evidence in...
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Government, Industry to Work Together to Combat Poor Fish PricesSCOTLAND, UK - Poor market prices for fish are currently having a severe economic impact on the Scottish fleet, sparking calls from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation...
Crayfish Moved as Threat of Crayfish Plague UK - An endangered species of crayfish has been moved from a stream near Sheffield by the Environment Agency to give it a better chance of survival. The white-clawed...
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Channel Scallop Fishery Taking Steps Toward Sustainable AccreditationUK - A three year PhD project currently underway at Bangor University is focused on filling critical knowledge gaps for the English Channel king scallop fishery...
New Opportunities to Influence Management of Inshore FisheriesUK - People interested in influencing the management of inshore fisheries around Northumberland and the South of England are being encouraged to apply to join the...
Waitrose Canned Tuna to Carry MSC labelUK - Waitrose has announced an industry-leading pledge to carry the MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) logo on its range of canned tuna. ...
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Industry Calls for Wider Understanding of Marine Protected AreasUK - Seafish is urging supporters of Hugh's Fish Fight to pause and consider the marine environment in a wider context, especially in consideration of how we produce...
Innovative Trawls Developed to Reduce Discards, Conserve StocksSCOTLAND, UK - The Scottish fishing industry is developing new and innovative designs of prawn trawls that significantly reduce discards of whitefish such as cod....
SFF Welcomes Provision of New Emergency Towing Capability Around ScotlandSCOTLAND, UK - The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has welcomed the announcement by the UK Government that a new agreement with the oil industry has been...
Welfare Assurance Scheme to be ReviewedUK - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has commissioned an independent, expert review of its farmed animal welfare assurance scheme,...
Monday, February 18, 2013
Morrisons Commits to Seafish’s Responsible Fishing SchemeUK - Morrisons is announcing a series of new commitments developed in partnership with Seafish's Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS) as part of its seafood policy....
Friday, February 15, 2013
Rising Acid Levels May Make Sea Sediments More ToxicUK - A recent report by Cefas scientists found that ocean acidification, caused by climate change, could result in sediments contaminated with metals becoming more...
Young’s Welcomes Fish Fight’s Impact on Dynamite and DiscardsUK - Young’s Seafood Limited welcomes the scrutiny that Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s latest Fish Fight TV show, has brought to the unacceptable use of dynamite...
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Marine Harvest to Attend Queen's 60th Anniversary CelebrationUK - Marine Harvest Scotland is to take part in celebrations this summer for the 60th anniversary of The Queen's Coronation. The Gardens at Buckingham Palace will...
Scottish Fishermen Criticise Scallop Fishing PortrayalSCOTLAND - An inaccurate and negative portrayal of scallop fishing that will be aired as part of the ‘Hugh’s Fish Fight’ Channel 4 TV series has come under...
Coping with a Volatile Feed Grain MarketANALYSIS - Three consecutive years of bad weather events around the world together with volatile markets that have been seen since 2007 have created uncertainty...
Introductory Sustainable Aquaculture Course starts April 2013SCOTLAND - The next online introductory certificate course in Sustainable Aquaculture from the University of St Andrews is due to start on 29th April 2013....
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
New Aquaculture Facilities Opened at Sparsholt CollegeUK - Sparsholt College has officially opened its £500,000 Salmonid Rearing and Trials Centre, a teaching and research centre that aims to help bolster the UK's...
Scottish Caught Mackerel is the Perfect, Sustainable Choice, say FishermenSCOTLAND, UK - Scottish caught mackerel is a sustainable and sensible seafood choice for consumers because it meets the sustainability credentials outlined in the...
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Marine Harvest Buys Scottish Company Lewis SalmonSCOTLAND, UK - Marine Harvest is expanding its reach again as it announces its purchase of Lewis Salmon, a Scottish based salmon farm. ...
Monday, February 11, 2013
Commissioner Addresses Illegal Fishing at London ConferenceUK - EU Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki, will be in London on February 11 and 12, 2013 to participate as key speaker in the 8th International Forum on Illegal,...
Friday, February 08, 2013
Don’t Miss out on Fisheries Sector Grants this YearUK - The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced its European Fisheries Fund (EFF) panel deadlines for 2013, the final year of the scheme. ...
Plant Oils Helping to Relieve Pressure on Fish StocksUK - In a new article, published in this month’s Plant Biotechnology Journal, scientists at Rothamsted Research describe their innovative research to unlock plant...
Call for Mackerel Mediator Backed in ParliamentSCOTLAND, UK - Backing from the First Minister for a mediator to resolve the ongoing dispute on mackerel fishing with Iceland and the Faroe Islands has been welcomed...
Switch the Fish Campaign a Big Success for Scottish MusselsUK - Rope grown mussels from the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group enjoyed a great reception from consumers during Sainsbury’s recent ‘Switch the Fish’ campaign....
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
OIE: Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia Outbreaks Confirmed in ScotlandSCOTLAND, UK - Two outbreaks of Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia have been reported to the OIE by Dr Nigel Gibbens, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department for Environment,...
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Fishing and Renewable Energy Industries Work TogetherSCOTLAND, UK - The Crown Estate is launching plans to conduct a new research study that will explore how the Pentland Firth and Orkney waters wave and tidal projects...
Monday, February 04, 2013
Reform of Aquaculture and Wild Fishing Sectors WelcomedSCOTLAND, UK - Legislation which proposes changes to the management of the aquaculture and wild fishing sectors has been welcomed by the Rural Affairs, Climate Change...
Friday, February 01, 2013
Sale of Invasive Water Plants Banned to Protect WildlifeUK - The sale of five invasive non-native aquatic plant species is to be banned in order to protect wildlife Environment Minister Richard Benyon announced....
More Companies Sign Up to Skipper Expo Int Aberdeen 2013SCOTLAND, UK - A successful visit to the north-east of Scotland by the organiser of the Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2013 fishing show has resulted in several new...
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