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EU promotes ocean governance at UN. The United Nations General Assembly has adopted two resolutions concerning the oceans and the Law of the Sea and sustainable fisheries, in line with […]
Hydrogen powered coastal vessels project recieves grant. The Havyard project with Havila Kystruten on hydrogen-powered coastal route operations will receive over NOK 100 million in funding from Pilot-E. The initiative […]
Norwegian research into reducing plastic in salmon packaging. Norway exports salmon fillets in large quantities, the quality of which must be preserved during transportation. Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries & […]
At the University of Plymouth, Luke Pollard, MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, launched proposals to create a new SW England Marine Park, which will be the UK’s First National […]
Loch Fyne supplies Waitrose fresh shellfish from the seashore. Fresh oysters and mussels from a company which has been recognised for its ethical farming methods will now be available in […]
New bylaws for New Zealand marine reserve. The new bylaws for the Horokaka Mātaitai Reserve in Mahia, New Zealand, came into operation yesterday (11 December). Director of fisheries management for […]
Canada announces new aquaculture plan, with a suite of initiatives that will ensure that the country’s aquaculture sector is economically successful and environmentally sustainable. Key initiatives in the new approach […]
Praise for University’s marine microplastics work. The University of Plymouth’s world-leading research into the causes and effects of microplastics has been named as one of the UK’s 100 best university […]
Dolphins are passing toxins to their young according to new research led by a marine scientist at the University of St Andrews. Dolphins in the northern Adriatic contain high levels of […]
Framework fisheries agreement in Peru. Peru’s National Fisheries Society (SNP) and WWF Peru have renewed their institutional cooperation framework agreement, in order to continue working to safeguard the biodiversity of […]
Scottish project to develop offshore salmon pens. Scotland’s aquaculture sector could expand beyond inshore waters in the next few years, in a move that could boost the sector’s economic value […]
Wildlife film maker to support marine protected areas. On 11 December documentary filmmaker Doug Allan will join the launch event of a €6.4 million environment project to inform and improve […]
A new study shows that seabirds can tell us about the tide. When the UK’s Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) set out to tag razorbills, their aim […]
A new study suggests a climate change threat to shellfish, with the nutritional qualities of shellfish significantly reduced by future ocean acidification and warming. Research has previously shown that climate […]
Study reveals fast uptake of nanoparticles by shellfish. A ground-breaking study has shown it takes a matter of hours for billions of minute plastic nanoparticles to become embedded throughout the […]
Fishermen and conservation groups share views on fish discards. The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee of the UK Parliament is continuing its inquiry into the implementation and enforcement of the […]
Research has found. microplastic toxins leave shellfish at mercy of predators. The chemical cocktail suppresses periwinkles’ ability to avoid crabs that eat them and disrupts the food chain. According to […]
Woolworths partners with WWF Australia for a sustainable seafood future. With more and more Australian shoppers choosing to buy seafood, Woolworths and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Australia […]
Chinese fish oil producer achieves Friend of The Sea certification. Shandong Yuwang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd has obtained the certification for refined fish oil and softgel from Engraulis rigens sourced from FAO Area […]
Dutch Harbor contributing to net recycling. More shipping containers filled with plastic fishing nets, crab lines and other gear left Dutch Harbor in November for recycling plants in Europe, and […]
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