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Iceland Responsible Fisheries Scheme. The first of a series of features by Fish Focus, starting with our spotlight on Iceland. We will be posting an article every day, covering this amazing […]
EU fisheries remained ahead of aquaculture in 2022 In 2022, the EU’s aquatic animal production stood at 4.2 million tonnes, with landings of fisheries contributing to an estimated 3.1 million tonnes and aquaculture reaching […]
Climate change may lead to shifts in vital Pacific Arctic fisheries. Marine fisheries are an essential source of protein for a large part of the world’s population, as well as […]
UN endorses new guidelines for sustainable aquaculture. More seafood is currently produced via farming, or aquaculture, than is harvested from the wild, according to a recent United Nations Food and […]
Boosting the sustainable growth of small-scale aquaculture in the south-eastern Mediterranean through an innovative capacity development programme. Participants receive intensive training and coaching to strengthen their business, entrepreneurial and marketing […]
Global meeting focuses on fisheries and aquaculture’s role in tackling food insecurity. The 36th Session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI36) was held this week at the headquarters of the Food and […]
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, […]
Community Catch draft standard opens for public consultation. Community Catch has released its draft bespoke seafood certification scheme for small-scale fishers and their communities, for a 60-day Public Consultation in line […]
TMT welcomes new Executive Director. Following a robust, globally competitive recruitment process, the TMT Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gareth Johnstone as its new […]
International fisheries coalition underlines sustainability commitment. The fishing sector grouped in the International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA), of which the Spanish Fisheries Confederation (CEPESCA) is a part, has expressed […]
Join the Blue Food Forum, 12-13 September 2024, Tanzania. FISH4ACP is hosting a global forum on aquatic food value chains, examining how they can help transform food systems and contribute to feed a […]
biomega® publishes second annual ESG Report. biomega® has released its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report outlining the Norwegian-headquartered company’s emissions figures and targets, alongside its 2026 strategy. […]
World aquaculture exceeds wild catches for first time. World fisheries and aquaculture production has hit a new high, with aquaculture production of aquatic animals surpassing capture fisheries for the first […]
Strengthening collective efforts to eradicate IUU fishing and ensure compliance. The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) is gearing up to effectively curb illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in […]
Abandoned, lost and otherwise discarded fishing gear in world’s inland fisheries. A recent review article titled ‘Abandoned, lost and Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear in World’s Inland Fisheries’ was published in […]
Namibia Ocean Cluster launched. The Namibia Ocean Cluster was launched on 26 April as a legally registered non-profit entity in Namibia. The founding and associate members signed a commitment in […]
Spanish fishing sector calls for EU support. The Spanish fishing sector, grouped in the Spanish Fishing Confederation ( CEPESCA ), believes that the European Union (EU) must decide whether in the new political […]
ISSF releases first-ever netting-free biodegradable FADs construction guide to help fishers build netting-free, biodegradable FADs for more sustainable tuna fishing. Fishers’ Manual Is Latest Effort in Organisation’s Work to Minimise […]
Cornish fishers call for ‘ecosystem approach’ to pollack management. The decision to cut the TAC for pollack in Area 7 by 87% is causing extreme distress in the fishing communities […]
EU Outlines IUU Achievements The European Commission has just published the 2020-2023 report on its activities to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing), in accordance […]
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