Global Fish Farming News
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Tuna Industry in TurmoilVIET NAM - Calls have been made to ban fishing with high pressure lamps and safeguard the economic viability of the sector in the light of rising costs and labour...
Record Exports of Norwegian Seafood in AprilNORWAY - Norway exported NOK 4.4 billion worth of seafood in April. This is an increase of NOK 795 million or 22 per cent compared with April 2012....
EC Adopts Smarter Rules for Safer FoodEU - The European Commission has proposed a landmark package to modernise, simplify and strengthen the agri-food chain in Europe....
EFSA Gives Positive Opinion on Mycotoxin BiotransformationEU - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has adopted a positive scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of Biomin BBSH 797. Part of the well-established...
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Weekly Overview: Movements in the Aquaculture SectorANALYSIS - In this week's news, Norwegian fish farming giant Marine Harvest announced that it was looking to takeover rival company Cermaq in order to create create...
Gurunagar Pasayoor Fisheries Harbour to Open SoonSRI LANKA - The work on the Gurunagar Pasayoor fisheries Harbour constructed at a cost of more than Rs.59 Million with full financial assistance of the International...
Rick Hansen Named Honorary Chair of ISS7CANADA - Rick Hansen, Founding Chair of the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society (FRSCS) will open the plenary session as Honorary Chair of the 7th International...
Chile’s Multiexport Foods Earns Two-Star BAP CertificationCHILE - The Global Aquaculture Alliance announced in early May that Multiexport Foods SA has achieved two-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification....
Alaska Fish Factor: 2013 Salmon Season Gets UnderwayUS - It might still feel like winter but Alaska’s 2013 salmon season will officially get underway on May 16, when the first runs of reds and kings are scheduled...
Making Europe's Aquaculture Sector More CompetitiveANALYSIS - Last week the European Commission (EC) announced plans for a set of strategic guidelines which will boost sustainability and the economic performance...
Bullish Outlook Towards Return to Profitability for Clean Seas TunaAUSTRALIA - Following the successful recent rights issue which raised in excess of A$3 million, Clean Seas Tuna reports progress in rebuilding its Kingfish business....
Tuna Tracked as They Move Through Coral TriangleGLOBAL - The movements of four mighty swimmers named Amihan, Badjao, Hagibis, and Buhawi, can now be followed as they go about their business in the Coral Triangle....
Cefas Assesses Kuwait's Marine EnvironmentKUWAIT and UK - A contract for specialist environmental evaluation of Kuwaiti waters was signed by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science (Cefas)...
Strong Attendance Expected at Aberdeen Fishing ExpoSCOTLAND - Almost 90 exhibitors will be showcasing their fisheries equipment and services at the Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2013 fishing show this coming Friday...
Monday, May 06, 2013
Time for Change: Sustainability Events for BusinessesGLOBAL – As companies become more focused on sustainable practices, an innovative proposition for businesses has emerged that offers unique global insight into...
Fisheries Management Plan for Cojimíes EstuaryECUADOR - A Co-Management Plan for the Cojimíes River Estuary of Manabi Province has been set up to diagnose fisheries in the estuary and deliver tools for the...
Norway KingCrab Gains Friend of the Sea CertificationNORWAY - Norwegian leading manufacturer of quality king crabs products, Norway KingCrab AS has successfully undergone Friend of the Sea audit and its red king crabs...
Mizoram State Invests in FisheriesINDIA - The annual plan for the year 2013-14 for the state of Mizoram has been finalised with attention given to the agriculture and fisheries sectors....
Greenpeace Exposes Need for Greater Control of Indian Ocean Fishing FleetsGLOBAL - Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) members are failing to control fishing fleets and prevent illegal fishing and need to impose stricter controls to protect...
Public Recognition of Benefits of Animal Medicines GrowingUK - The new Chairman of the National Office for Animal Health (NOAH) has said public perceptions about animal medicines and the need for science to help support...
NOAH's Chairman for 2013UK - John Hanley has been elected as the Chairman of NOAH (National Office of Animal Health) for 2013, following this year’s NOAH AGM in London on the 2 May....
Friday, May 03, 2013
Marine Harvest Purchases More Shares in CermaqNORWAY - Marine Harvest has purchased further shares in Cermaq....
Aquaculture Researchers Gather in Brussels for AQUAEXCEL MeetingBELGIUM - Many of Europe’s leading aquaculture researchers gathered in Brussels from the 9 - 11 April for the second annual meeting of the AQUAEXCEL (Aquaculture...
Importance of Fish for Feeding Nine BillionGLOBAL - With the prospect that by 2050 the world will have nine billion mouths to feed, the aquaculture industry is expected to play a big role. In line with...
Nova Scotia Government Develops New Aquaculture Regulations CANADA - The province is protecting coastal communities, making sure aquaculture grows in a sustainable way, through a new regulatory framework for the aquaculture...
Scottish Fishermen's Federation Promotes Safety at Aberdeen ExpoSCOTLAND, UK - The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) will be promoting two newly launched fishing industry safety initiatives as the main theme on its stand...
Scottish Mussel Ready Meal Dish Shortlisted for AwardSCOTLAND, UK - Scottish Cooked Mussels in Garlic Butter Sauce produced by the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group (SSMG) and sold by Aldi under its Almare Seafood...
Low Bycatch Numbers Show Success in Fish Farmers Proactive WorkCANADA - Three more quarters of public reports show the very low level of incidental catch at British Columbia salmon farms, highlighting farmers’ work to eliminate...
Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevented by Aquaculture, Baitfish OperationsUS - The baitfish and aquaculture industries have been proactive in preventing the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) through training programmes and implementing...
Waitrose Launches New Responsible Fishing PledgeUK - Waitrose has begun a major pledge to source all its seafood from independently certified sources, with an industry leading deadline of the end of 2016....
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