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MSC recognised at FAO 80th anniversary celebrations for advancing sustainable aquatic food systems. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has been recognised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations […]
Growing support to update the FAO Ecolabelling Guidelines. A chance for equitable market access for small-scale fisheries. The FAO has acknowledged mounting concerns that current certification systems are shutting small-scale fisheries […]
FAO builds resilience in Sri Lanka’s fisheries sector. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), with funding from the Government of Norway, has taken a significant step […]
Liberia engagement with FAO on aquaculture. The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) in Liberia has held a successful bilateral engagement with Manuel Barange, Assistant Director […]
MSC continues to be recognised by UN FAO partner. The MSC continues to be recognised by UN FAO partner, the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI), whose updated Global Benchmark Tool […]
FAO leads global efforts to strengthen aquaculture for food and sustainable development Aquaculture has seen enormous progress in recent decades and is destined to produce the majority of the ever-growing […]
Mr Amod Ashok Salgaonkar invited as ‘international observer’ at FAO-INFOFISH 2022 event. Mr Amod Ashok Salgaonkar, an International Food & Trade Professional from India has been invited as an International Observer […]
FAO’s Manuel Barange Keynote Speaker for Blue Food Innovation Summit. Professor Manuel Barange, Director of Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, United Nations FAO will give the opening keynote address at the […]
FAO investigating impact on Tonga tsunami on fisheries. With the full picture of damage and needs after Tonga’s massive volcanic eruption and tsunami only gradually emerging, what is already clear […]
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Tersan Shipyard, Turkey, to equip an 86m stern trawler with a large winch package for Faroe Islands fishing fleet operator JFK. The package […]
New funding will continue FAO-led Common Oceans Programme. The approval of the Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) new work programme of USD 700 million for urgent environmental action – through and […]
UN-FAO releases 2020 edition of “The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture” (SOFIA) on the occasion of “World Ocean Day” By Amod Ashok Salgaonkar, 08 June 2020 The recently released […]
FAO and China agree to strengthen co-operation on fisheries. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (CAFS) agreed last month to strengthen cooperation and build […]
Smarter use of small pelagic species urged in FAO study. Small freshwater fish around Africa offer a large and underrecognized opportunity to boost food and nutrition security, according to a new […]
FAO and partners move to support African aquaculture. Aquaculture production in Africa has remained low despite the vast potential that exists on the continent. On average, fish farming only registers […]
EBFA meets Commissioner Kadis to discuss the future of bottom fishing in Europe. The European Bottom Fishing Alliance (EBFA) held its first official meeting with European Commissioner for Fisheries and […]
Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries sustainability concerns remain, but overfishing drops to its lowest level in a decade, while aquaculture feeds more people. New report by FAO’s General Fisheries Commission […]
ISSF reviews ICCAT annual meeting outcomes in new article. Mixed results at ICCAT 2025: Skipjack management procedure adoption marks progress, other key reforms slip to 2026 and beyond. By Dr. Victor […]
GSSI’s continued recognition of MEL Japan. The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) is pleased to announce the continued recognition of the Marine Eco-Label (MEL) Japan programme following the successful completion […]
Changing perceptions of fishing as a career path for young people. By Phil Haslam, Managing Director, North Atlantic Fishing Company The UK’s commercial fishing industry is vital to coastal economies […]
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