New fish processing hub in Lagos.The Governments of Norway and Nigeria have concluded plans to establish a N16billion fish processing hub at the Marine Department of the University of Lagos. […]
The majority of Aussies want sustainable seafood according to a recent article in Seafood Industry Australia. Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing the Australian seafood industry, has welcomed […]
Over one billion people depend on seafood according to Goldstein Research, “Fat-free and rich source of protein values are the major boosting factors for the growing demand of seafood. Nearly […]
Brexit spat over fishing ‘sell-out’. A spat between the SNP and Conservatives over what the proposed Brexit deal means for Scottish fishing shows no sign of going away. First Minister […]
Kelp dredge victory hailed. During the final stage of the Crown Estate (Scotland) Bill progressing through the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 21 November, Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) voted […]
SSPO CEO comments on proposed Brexit deal. Julie Hesketh-Laird, chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, has said the proposed Brexit deal raises some serious questions for the farmed […]
Lumpfish genome mapped. The entire DNA sequence encoding the genes (genome) of the lumpfish (lumpsucker) has now been mapped, enabling the study of all the genes that contribute to traits […]
Scots fishers seek assurances. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation says it will continue to seek assurances from the UK Government that Brexit will secure fisheries control, following the EU and UK […]
TMC to Equip REV. TMC Compressors of the Seas (TMC) has been contracted to supply the marine compressed air system to the highly innovative 183 metre REV (research expedition vessel) […]
EFSA concern over exposure to dioxins and PCBs. EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) has confirmed the conclusion of previous assessments that dietary exposure to dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs – environmental […]
Entangled whales endure sky high stress levels. In a new study published this week in Endangered Species Research, North Atlantic right whale scientists found that whales who undergo prolonged entanglements in […]
Demand for salmon strong, says SSC. The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has reported revenues for the third quarter at £39.4m – up £400,000 on the equivalent period in 2017, with […]
£5.1 million for UK aquaculture research and innovation, with vaccines made using algae, being developed to keep fish free from disease and help protect the UK’s aquaculture industry. The project […]
NEAFC agrees management measures. The North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) gathered for its annual meeting in London from 13 to 16 November 2018. During the meeting, the EU and the […]
Higher quotas for small fishing boats after Brexit. The Guardian newspaper reports that fishing rights should be redrawn to give a higher quota to smaller vessels after Brexit, the Labour […]
Permira invests in Grobest Group. Global investment firm Permira and Ye Cherng Industrial Products co. Ltd (Grobest), one of the largest independent and most advanced producers of aquatic feed in […]
KwaZulu Natal looks to unlock aquaculture potential. The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is embarking on a massive programme to unlock the […]
Sanford planning to sell majority of pelagic business. New Zealand seafood company Sanford (SAN) has announced it has a conditional agreement to sell its Tauranga based pelagic business to local […]
New CCO for Russian Fishery Company. Russian Fishery Company (RFC) management has appointed Soren Dalsager as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer. Mr Dalsager brings more than 30 years of experience from […]
Dead fish to power cruise ships in a new scheme to use green energy for polluting cruise liners. According to a report in The Guardian, the leftovers of fish processed […]