New independent seafood sourcing audit completed of leading UK convenience retailer. Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, and Whale and Dolphin Conservation have announced […]
2022 Seafood Excellence Awards finalists announced. Winners will be announced at the 40th edition of Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America. The 11 finalists for the 2022 Seafood Excellence […]
MSC promotes a big blue future in National Seafood Month. This October, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is honouring the many people working in MSC certified fisheries, and supply chain […]
Ground-breaking primary school citizen science project in Glasgow helps inspire our salmon stewards of the future ahead of COP26. Led by scientist, Willie Yeoman and his small team, the Clyde […]
Seafood Harvesters welcome US seafood purchase programme. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will purchase up to $159.4 million in domestically harvested and produced seafood, […]
In the pink. A year-round supply of premium-quality wild salmon ensures that seafood suppliers can capitalise on the universal popularity of these remarkable fish. Skaginn 3X’s RoteXTM Thawing system allows […]
New Alaska Seafood brand manual and guide launched. The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute recently completed the creation of an updated Brand Manual , and a condensed Quick Reference Guide for the brand. These two […]
Call for reconsideration of Discovery Islands decision by B.C.’s Salmon Farmers. Economic analysis underlines lack of reasonable consultation and understanding of decision’s impacts. Based on the findings of an independent […]
Cermaq Canada launches trial of new innovative system in BC waters. The trial of the new Semi-Closed Containment System (SCCS) is officially underway in Canada by Cermaq with the successful […]
True North Seafood Inc. has announced their partnership with the Ocean Wise Seafood program. Ocean Wise Seafood is a conservation program that makes it easy for consumers to choose sustainable […]
Canadian Government consults on aquaculture sites Starting immediately, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will begin consultations with the Holmalco, Klahoose, Komoks, Kwiakah, Tla’amin, We Wai Kai (Cape Mudge) and Wei Wai […]
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute launches new campaign. The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is launching a new campaign promoting the importance of selecting Alaska seafood, now more than ever. The CHOOSE […]
Switch to steelhead has Cooke on a new path in Puget Sound. Washington considering company’s application to produce native species. Cooke Aquaculture Pacific is hoping to farm a species native […]
New Alaska Seafood Marketing Services contract. Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has awarded industry veteran Jann Dickerson the new domestic foodservice marketing services contract. Dickerson has worked with ASMI for over […]
Strait of Georgia herring in steep decline. International and local conservation groups are calling for an immediate closure of the herring fishery in the Strait of Georgia, after recently released […]
Innovative Bycatch Reduction Projects – The USA’s NOAA Fisheries has awarded more than $2.3 million to partners around the country to support innovative bycatch reduction research projects through its Bycatch […]
Ocean Based Climate Action could deliver a fifth of emissions cuts needed to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. – Call to action by world leaders. Ocean based climate action can […]
Canadians Enhance Aquaculture Sustainability – Global demand for fish and seafood as a high-protein food source is increasing significantly. Over half of seafood consumed world wide is produced by aquaculture […]
News from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific region. The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, and Member of Parliament Jati Sidhu (Mission - Matsqui - Fraser Canyon) […]
Aquaculture research awards announced by NOAA Sea Grant with the award of $11 million in grants for 22 projects to further advance the development of a sustainable marine and coastal […]