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Seine nets don’t come smarter than this. “These seine nets are pure genius, plus there has been heavy fishing all summer,” said Stefán Egilsson, skipper of Thingeyri seine netter Egill. […]
Purse seine industries and Seychelles launch partnership to recycle end-of-life fishing nets. On May 19th 2022, OPAGAC and ORTHONGEL launched a joint net recycling project with BRIKOLE Ltd, a new […]
Old nets? New rope! European project tackling marine plastics with circular fishing gear and port solutions. Combining research and industry expertise from across Europe, EU-funded project SEARCULAR is trialling circular […]
Large cod most susceptible to injuries in seine fishing. After extensive trials involving catches from various vessels, scientists from Nofima in Norway are in no doubt: Cod weighing more than […]
Abandoned gill nets retrieved in SW England. Earlier this month, information was provided to the Devon & Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority from concerned members of the public relating […]
Australian fisheries receive MSC cash boost to protect marine biodiversity. Tagging skate to monitor their survival rates and a specialist knowledge exchange between Australian and British fishers are amongst the […]
Animals that live in groups tend to be more protected from predators. That idea might be common sense, but it’s difficult to test for some species, especially for wild populations […]
Call to make small pelagic fisheries more sustainable As an MSC briefing underlines the need to protect small pelagic populations, two stakeholders in Mexico tell how they put their differences […]
Urgent Curbs on Drifting FADs – More than 100 organisations call for urgent curb on destructive drifting-FADs to rebuild tuna stocks and protect fragile marine ecosystems. An urgent call was […]
Over 100 organisations call for urgent curb on destructive drifting-FADs to rebuild tuna stocks and protect fragile marine ecosystems. An urgent call was made today to the Indian Ocean Tuna […]
Major Blow to Fishing in MPAs – In a shocking development, the Marine Management Organisation has announced that it intends to ban all forms of towed bottom gears in the […]
Vónin launches Nordic Diamond. The extreme environment in the Faroe Islands and Northern Norway has pushed the development of fish farming equipment. Hostile weather, strong currents, high waves and fierce […]
Havglans success with Tornado. The Norwegian ”Havglans” have had a very good Sand Eel season this spring using Tornado trawl doors, catching 6.510 tonnes in 4 weeks. The doors have […]
Photo Box Aids Fish Buyers – Researchers at Nofima in Norway have developed a prototype of a photo box with standardized lighting which can provide fish buyers at auctions with […]
World’s largest fishing vessel lands blue whiting in Faroes. This week the world’s largest fishing vessel Annelies Ilena GDY-151 has been in Kollafjørður in the Faroes for discharging 3700 tonnes […]
Cobham Satcom announces acquisition by Solix Group to accelerate growth. Cobham Group, a leading defense, aerospace, and technology company, has signed an agreement to sell Cobham Satcom to Solix Group, […]
Lice that fall off during spawning can infect new salmon. The lice survive for up to three weeks before they have to find new hosts. Up to 40% of motile […]
Dr. Gala Moreno, research scientist. Follow Fish Focus’ feature on Women in the Seafood Industry, to mark this year’s International Women’s Day. International Seafood Sustainability Foundation. An ISSF research scientist and member […]
Fisheries Management Plan measures move forward. New legislation implementing a range of short-term management measures for certain species of fish has been introduced to Parliament. These new arrangements have been […]
Towards healthy ecosystems: the GFCM’s multifaceted approach to mitigating interactions between fisheries and vulnerable species. The Mediterranean and Black Sea region, despite its susceptibility to climate change and other impacts, […]
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