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Succorfish lands a big catch with official accreditation for inshore vessel monitoring system. A North East technology business is looking to haul in a big catch of new clients after […]
NZ pāua fishery reopens. Kaikōura’s pāua fishery has reopened in New Zealand after being closed for 5 years following the 2016 earthquakes that caused significant seabed uplift and damage to […]
NZ invests in research on invasive marine species. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is investing in research to advance treatment options for invasive marine pests and support growth of […]
NZ seeks feedback on changes to high seas fishing rules. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is seeking feedback on proposals to improve New Zealand’s rules for fishing in international […]
Vietnamese aquatic products gain favour in Australia. Vietnam’s aquatic products have gained the favour of Australian consumers, Secretary of the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment Andrew Metcalfe […]
NZ annual flatfish net restrictions set to start. Annual closures to set netting for flatfish within various Canterbury harbours in New Zealand will take effect on October 1st. The closures, […]
Major funding secured to help track fish movement and health. Essex aquatic ecologist Dr Anna Sturrock has been awarded major funding to track fish movements and health, and to identify […]
NZ investigates black market crayfish ring. New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) fishery officers have executed multiple search warrants at properties of people believed to be involved in a […]
NZ honorary fishery officers honoured. The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries‘ (MPI’s) honorary fishery officers are among the thousands of volunteers being honoured as part of National Volunteers Week, […]
SME tech saves seabirds from death. Ben and Pete Kibel named European Inventor Award 2021 finalists. British brothers nominated for European Patent Office (EPO) prize for their device that reduces […]
World leaders commit to ambitious Antarctic protection. The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) welcomed the announcement of a new joint strategy to achieve the designation of three new large […]
NZ pride in leading the way to eliminate fishing subsidies. Seafood New Zealand, the representative body for the country’s seafood industry, says it is proud that the sector operates without […]
NZ fishing company fined for marine reserve breach A Nelson based New Zealand fishing company has been fined $27,600 for commercial fishing in a marine reserve, contrary to the Marine […]
Healthy Oceans Need Healthy Soundscapes Oceans were once filled with the sounds of nature, but overfishing, climate change and human noise have fundamentally changed the natural underwater “soundtrack”, researchers say. […]
Aussie seafood industry attacks NGO campaign. Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing the Australian seafood industry, has responded to the ‘Give Flake a break’ campaign calling it a […]
More management measures lead to healthier fish populations. Fish populations tend to do better in places where rigorous fisheries management practices are used, and the more measures employed, the better […]
European fishing sector calls for greater protection of workers’ rights The European Social Partners in the Sea Fisheries Sector (ETF and Europêche) hosted a webinar on the ILO Work in […]
NZ fishing company found guilty of operating in marine reserve A New Zealand fishing company has been found guilty of illegally operating in a restricted area in a reserved decision […]
Global Aquaculture Alliance Innovation Award winner expands operations to Norway. Award-winning Scottish aquaculture technology supplier Ace Aquatec announced the opening of its new Norwegian Division today in Marineholmen in Bergen. […]
NZ company fined for fishery offence New Zealand fishing company Cando Fishing Ltd was sentenced in Invercargill District Court today for leaving set nets out too long within the Southland […]
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