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FAO builds resilience in Sri Lanka’s fisheries sector. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), with funding from the Government of Norway, has taken a significant step […]
Liberia engagement with FAO on aquaculture. The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) in Liberia has held a successful bilateral engagement with Manuel Barange, Assistant Director […]
MSC continues to be recognised by UN FAO partner. The MSC continues to be recognised by UN FAO partner, the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI), whose updated Global Benchmark Tool […]
FAO leads global efforts to strengthen aquaculture for food and sustainable development Aquaculture has seen enormous progress in recent decades and is destined to produce the majority of the ever-growing […]
Mr Amod Ashok Salgaonkar invited as ‘international observer’ at FAO-INFOFISH 2022 event. Mr Amod Ashok Salgaonkar, an International Food & Trade Professional from India has been invited as an International Observer […]
FAO’s Manuel Barange Keynote Speaker for Blue Food Innovation Summit. Professor Manuel Barange, Director of Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, United Nations FAO will give the opening keynote address at the […]
FAO investigating impact on Tonga tsunami on fisheries. With the full picture of damage and needs after Tonga’s massive volcanic eruption and tsunami only gradually emerging, what is already clear […]
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Tersan Shipyard, Turkey, to equip an 86m stern trawler with a large winch package for Faroe Islands fishing fleet operator JFK. The package […]
New funding will continue FAO-led Common Oceans Programme. The approval of the Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) new work programme of USD 700 million for urgent environmental action – through and […]
UN-FAO releases 2020 edition of “The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture” (SOFIA) on the occasion of “World Ocean Day” By Amod Ashok Salgaonkar, 08 June 2020 The recently released […]
FAO and China agree to strengthen co-operation on fisheries. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (CAFS) agreed last month to strengthen cooperation and build […]
Smarter use of small pelagic species urged in FAO study. Small freshwater fish around Africa offer a large and underrecognized opportunity to boost food and nutrition security, according to a new […]
FAO and partners move to support African aquaculture. Aquaculture production in Africa has remained low despite the vast potential that exists on the continent. On average, fish farming only registers […]
31st edition Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global’s Conference Programme to bring more than 80 industry experts to lead over 20 sessions on timely topics. This year’s programme will feature over […]
Maintaining momentum for sustainable tuna fisheries: The need for science-based conservation and effective monitoring in the Indian Ocean. By Holly Koehler and Dr. Hilario Murua The April 2025 Indian Ocean Tuna […]
SSP Celebrates Seven Years of Leadership in Sustainable Shrimp Production, Marking a Legacy of Innovation and Progress SSP, an initiative that brings together Ecuadorian producers committed to the highest sustainability […]
Women leading change in aquaculture and marine science. Follow Fish Focus’ feature on Women in the Seafood Industry, to mark this year’s International Women’s Day. Women make significant contributions to aquaculture and […]
Brussels Symposium to chart a way forward for ecosystem-based fisheries management. Co-convened by SEAwise alongside key partners including the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) and the General […]
Two decades ago, the GFCM established the first fisheries restricted area (FRA) in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea in support of fisheries management. In spring 2025, the eleventh FRA […]
GSSI Announce the Recognition of Iceland Responsible Fisheries (IRF) GSSI is pleased to announce the recognition of the Iceland Responsible Fisheries (IRF) programme under version 2.0 of the Global Benchmark […]
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