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Welcome to this week's newsletter
Editorial: Discrepancies and Conflicts in the Media
Yesterday, World Oceans Day was officially recognised by the United Nations for the first time in its history. Canadian Minister of Fisheries and Oceans said it was a time to "raise awareness about the health of our oceans and acknowledge the role that we all play in conserving and protecting them." Greenpeace Canada undermined this sentiment by launching a video on seafood destruction, highlighting the fault of Canadian retailers.
It was a week of claims and counterclaims. Another documentary - End of the Line - caused heated debate having claimed that we might see the end of most seafood by 2048 if current practices continue. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation said that the film portrayed an excessively gloomy and over-simplistic picture of global fish stocks.
Meanwhile, Kona Yellowtail came under attack from native Hawaiian leaders who said that it should be removed from the 'good alternative' list compiled by Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch card. Company Co-founder and President, Neil Anthony Sims hit back. "These lobbyist groups want to subvert all evidence of sustainable solutions." He went on to say that Kona Yellowtail is an important step in addressing the crisis in our oceans. He was just in time for World Oceans Day.
Adam Anson
We have 3 new features this week:
Bringing the Ocean Home with DIY Aquaculture
Once the sole domain of wealthy businessmen and fish experts, aquaculture is becoming increasingly attractive as a domestic amateur hobby. Adam Anson, reporting for TheFishSite finds out what it takes to get started.
Potential Disease Problems for the UK Tilapia Industry
Commercial farming of tilapia (Tilapia niloticus) in England and Wales has expanded significantly over the last few years, but what threat does an emerging disease now pose, asks Keith Jeffery, Cefas Weymouth Laboratory.
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
The Food and Agriculture Organisation takes an up-close look at Thunnus thynnus , the Bluefin Tuna.
India's Aqua Industry Receives Boost at VIV India 2010
INDIA - Animal husbandry accelerates its modernisation at VIV India 2010.
Novartis Puts CA$1.3 Million into Fish Health Chair
CANADA - Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis has handed $1.3 million to Charlottetown's Atlantic Veterinary College to fund a research chair in fish health.
Kiotechagil Moves into New Territories
GENERAL - Aquaculture specialists Kiotechagil, has successfully concluded new distribution agreements in South Africa and Thailand.
» Spain Leads Farmed Fish Output in Europe
» Veta la Palma Fish Farm at One with Nature
» Scope of Aquaculture Laws Cause Concern Amongst Senators
» Kona Yellowtail Farm No Longer Welcome in Hawaii
» Shellfish Farming Falls Under Spotlight in Ipswich
» Florida Develops Public Aquaculture Programme
» Koi Cruise Announces Kodama is the First Farm
» Researchers Analyse Estrogen and Immunity in Fish
» Kona Blue Retaliates to Hawaiin Fish Farm Claims
» Indian Industry Demands New Shrimp
» Indian Seafood Exports Fall 1.4 Per Cent
» Indian Foodgrain Essential for Aquaculture Growth
» Canadian Shrimp Processors Close to Poor Demand
» Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Project Wins Award
» Canadians Celebrate World Ocean Day
» Shrimp Shutdown Leaks Out to Rural Areas
» BC Salmon Farmers Defend Their Operations
» Fisheries Minister Invests in Science and Jobs
» Good News for BC Salmon Farmers
» Promising First Step on Journey to Food Traceability
» Greenpeace Launches Video on Seafood Destruction
» Bahrain Eyes Big Shrimp Investment
» Compensation Paid Out to Vietnamese Fish Farmers
» Australian Prawn Conference Looks Into the Future
» The Growing Trend of Backyard Fish Farming
» MSC Chief Executive Wins WWF Award
» Taiwan Specialists Assist Aquaculture in Belize
» FAO Protects the Deep with New Guidelines
» EU Requires New Regulations for Indonesian Seafood
» Lahore University Induces Carp Breeding
» Geveran Trading Extends Agreement with MH
» SFF Respond to End of the Line Documentary
» Urban Aquaculture Recommended in Sarangani Bay
» Good News for New Zealand's Hoki
» NZ$15m Marina to Develop Tasman Aquaculture
» Yemen's Shrimp and Finfish Project to Begin
That's all for this week!
Ed.
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