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New discoveries in deep sea coral habitats shown by NOAA Fisheries (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) of the USA with their recently released the Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program […]
EU coastal and maritime tourism strategy – The Commission’s “European Strategy for more Growth and Jobs in Coastal and Maritime Tourism” is almost five years old. Adopted in February 2014, […]
Bringing fish heads and bones back to the dinner table. A new project is currently underway that will convert residual by-products into high-quality, functional ingredients, using efficient and sustainable processing […]
Scientists put skin, gut and gill health on the agenda. In September 2019, the first symposium on mucosal health in aquaculture will kick off in Oslo. Mucosal health is the […]
Climate change threat to Scottish marine biodiversity and more must be done to address the impacts, says a new report published by Scottish Environment LINK and WWF Scotland. The report, […]
Growing numbers of bluefin tuna appearing in UK waters – Increasing numbers of bluefin tuna are now appearing in UK waters because of the warming impact of a long term […]
An innovative new Fishing net waste project has been announced to explore how fishing net waste can be reused. Scottish net manufacturer is partnering with Abertay University on an environmentally-friendly […]
New Canadian Coastal Restoration Project – The Government of Canada has announced a new coastal restoration project. The Member of Parliament for Delta, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, on behalf of […]
Arctic zooplankton enjoy life in slow lane – The world’s largest daily commute happens in our oceans, as fish and zooplankton – key components in the food web – travel […]
New collaboration addresses marine plastic pollution. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is co-operating with four other research institutions to investigate the impact of plastic in the ocean and the […]
EU consults on eel conservation measures, evaluating the Eel Regulation designed to help conserve stocks of this threatened species. Main stakeholders interested in the implementation of the Eel Regulation are national […]
Biodegradable edible film kills pathogens on seafood – A biodegradable, edible film made with plant starch and antimicrobial compounds may control the growth of foodborne pathogens on seafood, according to […]
The incredible journey of a tuna tagged off Norway by marine scientists, who managed to put a satellite tag on a 250 kg bluefin tuna at Øygarden west of Bergen, […]
New research has found baby seals at risk from chemicals present in their mothers’ milk. Long-lasting chemicals from man-made contaminants have been recognised as harmful to wildlife since the 1970s, […]
Canada emphasises importance of whale protection. As a nation with three ocean coasts, Canada depends on healthy marine ecosystems. Fisheries and Oceans Canada states: “Our oceans create good jobs, and are […]
Vitux achieves Friend of the Sea certification. The Norwegian nutraceutical manufacturer achieved the certification for its soft chews produced according to patented ConCordix technology. The chewable tablets contain up to 40% of fish […]
Hydrogen powered coastal vessels project recieves grant. The Havyard project with Havila Kystruten on hydrogen-powered coastal route operations will receive over NOK 100 million in funding from Pilot-E. The initiative […]
At the University of Plymouth, Luke Pollard, MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, launched proposals to create a new SW England Marine Park, which will be the UK’s First National […]
It is estimated that 240,000 salmon returned to Irish rivers last year, according to Inland Fisheries Ireland. The enduring Atlantic salmon populations in Irish waters were being highlighted at the […]
Success for New Zealand trawl survey commissioned by Fisheries New Zealand and undertaken by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), completed on 2 December. The survey was […]
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