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NOAA Fisheries cancels three research surveys. Due to the uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic and the unique challenges those are creating for NOAA Fisheries, we are cancelling three research […]
USA east coast squid achieves MSC. Longfin squid (Doryteuthis (Amerigo) pealeii), also known as loligo, and Northern shortfin squid (Illex illecebrosus) caught by Seafreeze Limited and Sea Fresh USA off […]
Giant squid and glowing sharks surprise finds for NZ scientists A giant squid and several glow-in-the-dark sharks were surprise finds for NIWA (the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research) […]
Proposals for management of Aukland squid fishery. Fisheries New Zealand wants feedback on its proposals to manage the Auckland Island squid fishery to protect the local sea lion population. Sea […]
Praise for improvement in global squid sustainability. There has been a significant jump in the volume of squid produced globally—nearly one fifth—that can now be classified as sustainable or improving […]
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 […]
Salmon farming ‘the future of Falkland Islands prosperity’. The Falkland Islands could become the newest frontier in salmon farming if a proposal currently before the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is approved. […]
Marine Stewardship Council funds ocean projects to drive progress in sustainable fishing. Twenty fisheries and research projects around the world, including one with the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) will […]
SFF throws support behind Scottish Government on Rockall dispute. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has thrown its support behind moves by the Scottish Government’s robust stance on Rockall where Irish […]
Testimony making difference in broken bycatch system North Pacific Fishery Management Council moves to consider amended alternatives for managing trawlers’ chum bycatch at its December meeting While the North Pacific […]
It is hoped that stocks of the main commercial whitefish species are set to bloom around Shetland in the years ahead, with survey catches detecting an abundance of young fish. […]
FISH Platform meeting in South Africa on global fishing safety. The Fishing Industry Safety & Health (FISH) Platform has welcomed members from more than 10 countries at their meeting held […]
MSC and ASC labels boost sales for Iceland’s seafood ready meals. Three Iceland seafood ready meals have enjoyed a 15% lift in sales after a relaunch introducing the Marine Stewardship Council […]
Fishing industry plays vital role in Malaysian food security. This photo here by Fish Focus shows a small portion of the Malaysian fishing fleet anchored in the Malacca Strait between […]
Investors at risk from China’s distant-water fishing practices: New planet tracker report calls for urgent reform and sustainable investment. No country catches more seafood than China. The massive expansion of […]
Pacific bluefin tuna stock rebounds to new highs. The recovery of Pacific bluefin tuna has achieved a major milestone—the species exceeded international targets a decade ahead of schedule. The rebuilding […]
SFP’s 2023 Target 75 Sectors Status Update shows increase in sustainable or improving production across most sectors. A new report by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) finds that, while there is […]
Trident and Silver Bay Seafoods reach agreement on processing facility. Trident Seafoods and Silver Bay Seafoods jointly announced that they have reached an agreement for Silver Bay to acquire Trident’s […]
UK government vetoes Irish-Scottish agreement on Rockall access. Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs has said that reaching an agreement on issues relating to fishing access around Rockall is a “priority” […]
New coalition demands Taiwan & Indonesia protect fishers in major migration. The historic new coalition of unions and civil society organisations launches to demand Indonesian and Taiwanese authorities protect Indonesian […]
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