Solid performance by Grieg Seafood in third quarter. The Grieg Seafood Group harvested 21,028 tonnes gross weight in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 24% compared to 16,941 […]
DNA testing for marine ingredients, introduced by BioMar. The testing platform, developed by Norway-based Orivo in collaboration with BioMar, is based on advanced DNA-technology. The test determines the species composition […]
Latest research on shellfish Safety presented at the 11th Shellfish Safety Workshop held in the Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone. Joe Silke, Director of Marine Environment and Food Safety Services at […]
Smart Net Management focus of BIM and ISWFPO workshop in Castletownbere. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency, and the Irish South and West Fishermen’s Producers Organisation (ISWFPO) co-hosted […]
Withdrawal Agreement and Beyond. Leaving aside the possibility of a hiccup in these politically turbulent times, it is now possible that the UK will leave the EU on 31st October, […]
Fish feed report oversimplifies key issues. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council says last week’s report from the Changing Markets Foundation about the impacts of some feed used in aquaculture oversimplifies the […]
Irish salmon celebrated in new visitor experience. A new visitor centre developed to tell the story of Irish salmon is opening in the Burren, Co. Clare later this month (25th […]
Using light to ascertain the quality of whole fish has the potential to revolutionise the fishing industry – both on land and at sea, and this new technology will soon […]
Norwegian seafood exports exceed NOK 100 billion. Norway has exported 1.8 million tonnes of seafood worth NOK 76.2 billion so far this year. This is a decrease of 7 per […]
Ireland’s first certified fishmonger qualification hopes to retain and attract talent into industry. Ireland’s first accredited fishmonger qualification was launched yesterday (Tuesday 1st October), in the fishing port of Howth, […]
UK announces new ocean global alliance. The UK has announced a new global alliance to help drive urgent action to safeguard the world’s ocean and protect its precious wildlife. Plastic […]
BIM appointed as Sustainable Development Goal champion. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, has been appointed as a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) champion. BIM is one of just […]
Vietnamese seafood production rises. According to the report of the Directorate of Fisheries, seafood production in the first 6 months of 2019 has developed quite well due to the increasing […]
Exeter fish pass extended after weir washes away. Fish in the River Exe in south-west England can swim easier upstream now a fish pass has temporarily been extended. Except during […]
UK announces £7m funding to protect marine life. Millions of square kilometres of ocean around the world will be cleaner and more sustainable thanks to the UK’s commitment to extend […]
Water’s impact on gill health. A consortium of Scottish aquaculture experts is aiming to determine the optimal water conditions for treating salmon with gill health issues, in a project which […]
Strong performance for Greig Seafood. Fish farmer, Grieg Seafood Group, harvested 21 800 tonnes of salmon in the second quarter of 2019, compared to 22 570 tonnes in Q2 2018. […]
Atlantic Ocean Youth Ambassadors will be inspired to spark change at Summer School – Twenty-three Youth Ambassadors from countries connected to the Atlantic Ocean will participate in a Summer School […]
Modest Fish produce ocean guide for kids.The ocean is fascinating and is vital to our ecosystem and so much of it is yet to be explored. In fact, we know […]