New drone technology for marine mammal surveys. A NOAA Fisheries partnership in the USA is developing imaging technology for drones that could significantly reduce cost, risk, and disturbance in marine […]
Mixed reaction from Europêche over new technical measures. In Strasbourg on Wednesday night (13 February), the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission struck a deal on a new […]
NFFO warning over post Brexit fish policy. The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) is warning that some key fisheries are at risk of closure if ‘a one dimensional view’ […]
Call for more protection of costa Rican seas after new discoveries. Scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor surveyed deep-sea seamounts outside Isla del Coco UNESCO World Heritage site […]
Ocean mud is crucial to carbon storage – Ocean scientists examining the waters off the UK have shown how the mud on the ocean floor is vital to the planet […]
Pure Salmon reveals further expansion details of sustainable land-based fish farms in US and European markets Pure Salmon, the new land-based salmon farming company that aims to become a leading […]
New Contracts for Marine Supplies International. Marine Supplies (International) Ltd have had a busy start to 2019 with the new contracts to supply Sonihull anti fouling systems and with the […]
Battle over Maximum Sustainable Yield. The dangers of one-dimensional fisheries management Within the corridors of Westminster, another battle is raging. This one is over how the principle of maximum sustainable […]
Protective netting reducing seal culls, reports salmon farmer. Scottish Sea Farms has seen a reduction in the number of seals culled to protect farmed salmon stocks, latest figures show, following […]
Climate change forcing cod to migrate further north, which might drastically reduce their populations over the course of this century, new research shows. If Paris Agreement targets are not met, […]
New Pure Salmon range to be launched for a resource strained world. A new brand of Atlantic salmon is striving to establish a new path for sustainable fishing, as pressure […]
MSC Fisheries Standard Review Details Announced – The Board of Trustees for the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has confirmed the list of 16 topics that will be reviewed in the […]
Good potential for aquaculture in the Caribbean. A team led by researchers at University of California Santa Barbara’s Bren School of Environmental Science & Management and the Marine Science Institute […]
A fisheries researcher at the University of Rhode Island has found that oyster aquaculture can limit disease in wild populations of oysters. The findings are contrary to long-held beliefs that […]
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) says the ongoing passage of the Fisheries Bill through the UK parliament is the most important piece of domestic fisheries legislation for 30 […]
ARCH-Uk finfish and shellfish microbiome workshop report. Over 70 researchers from a wide variety of specialisms and sectors (human and mammalian health, microbial ecology, bioinformatics, metagenomics, shellfish and finfish aquaculture) came together on 22-23 Nov […]
Fish poop plays key ecological role! If asked to think of the ecological role fish play in rivers and streams, there’s a good chance you will immediately think of the […]
Scottish Sea Farms helps broadband project – Residents and businesses within the remote rural village of Drimnin are now enjoying all the advantages of faster, more reliable broadband thanks to […]
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 […]
UK bolsters Fisheries Bill and delivers funding boost. Michael Gove today (10 December) announced a strengthening of the law and new money to ensure the UK’s fishing industry prospers as […]