NGO’s responses to G7 Environment Ministers’ communiqué. Environment Ministers from G7 nations have concluded their meeting ahead of the full Summit next month. A communique issued by the Ministers indicates […]
Salmon Evolution first smolt release on track. Salmon Evolution, the Norwegian land-based salmon farming company, has published its first quarter results. Key highlights were: First quarter highlights Construction of Phase […]
Thai Union acquires remaining shares of Rügen Fisch. Global seafood giant Thai Union Group has acquired the remaining 49 percent of shares of Rügen Fisch AG (Rügen Fisch). Thai Union first […]
Joint statement in advance of 25th Session of IOTC. Background Yellowfin tuna in the Indian Ocean is overfished and subject to continued overfishing, with scientists warning that the stock could […]
New investment paves way for cell-based fish. DX Ventures comes on board as a shareholder in Bluu Biosciences’ seed funding round Partnership aims to support the commercialisation of Bluu Biosciences’ […]
MEPs urge EU support for protecting endangered mako sharks. Cross party coalition calls on EU Commissioner to change course and accept scientific advice. 41 Members of European Parliament (MEPs) are […]
Marine Institute launch #SeatoMe Competition. From sailors, surfers, scientists and seafarers, to those who prefer to wade in the shallows or watch the wildlife, our sea means so many different […]
New medical guidelines for European fishers. European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and Europêche have published new Guidelines on the medical examinations of fishers, paving the way for the harmonisation of […]
Things we can do to save endangered species and prevent a new wave of extinction. More than 37,000 species are threatened with extinction. On Endangered Species Day, help to save […]
Deck equipment Installed on RFC supertrawler in St. Petersburg. On the lead supertrawler ‘Kapitan Vdovichenko’ from a series of vessels that are being built for the Russian Fishery Company (RFC) […]
Ireland’s marine sector collaborates to celebrate European Maritime Day virtually with Oceans of Learning series. In recognition of European Maritime Day on 20th May and World Oceans Day on 8th […]
MSC audit success for Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation. The Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) has been successful in passing their annual Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification audit for their Brown […]
Report on Northern Ireland fishing and seafood published. Northern Ireland Fisheries Minister Edwin Poots MLA has published the findings of a major report regarding the investment needs of the fishing […]
Cermaq’s sustainability report 2020 – a year impacted by the pandemic. Transparency has always been important to Cermaq, and that is why we were pioneers in sustainability reporting in our […]
High Liner Q1 results underlines resilience of the business. High Liner Foods Incorporated, a leading North American value-added frozen seafood company, has reported financial results for the thirteen weeks ended […]
Record-high Q1 volumes and lower farming cost for Mowi. Mowi achieved record-high volumes for a first quarter in both Farming and Consumer Products, harvesting 125 000 tonnes of salmon and selling […]
Sustainable Scottish seafood given boost in Chinese market. The Scottish seafood industry has been given a boost with the launch of a UK government campaign to promote sustainable seafood within China. With […]
Driving sustainability through policy development and the MSC Fisheries Standard. As they enter the final stages of their current Fisheries Standard Review, MSC Chief Science and Standards Officer, Dr Rohan […]
Scotland’s salmon sector welcomes Mairi Gougeon into the role of Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands. Following the First Minister’s announcement of a new-look Cabinet for the Scottish Government, […]