Researchers gauge willingness of small-scale fishers to adopt vessel tracking systems. By Sonia Fernandez Roughly half of all global seafood is caught by artisanal fishers — individuals who operate on […]
UK launches new enquiry on food security. The UK’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee is embarking on a new inquiry, Food Security, in response to pressures facing food […]
EU welcomes fisheries outcomes at WTO conference. The EU has welcomed the successful results in key areas of the 12th Ministerial Conference of the WTO concluded last week, against a backdrop […]
NZ funding for eel food safety monitoring project. The Whakakī Lake community near Wairoa in New Zealand treasure their eel population. However, a deterioration in lake health has resulted in […]
Scots company aims to revolutionise use of kelp in EU. Among the many fundamental issues that our planet faces today, two are particularly concerning: how to provide healthy, nutritious food […]
Conserving marine biodiversity, avoiding species extinction and maintaining food security from wild capture fisheries can all be achieved simultaneously if a global, non-regionalised approach to marine spatial management is undertaken […]
SFP and IFFO launch new Global Roundtable to improve sustainability. IFFO, The Marine Ingredients Organisation, and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) today announced the Global Marine Ingredients Roundtable, where companies from the […]
Climate change threatens food security of many countries dependent on fish. Millions of people in countries around the world could face an increased risk of malnutrition as climate change threatens […]
The world needs more food from the ocean. The goal, as part of Mowi’s mission to lead the Blue Revolution, is to sustainably produce more food from the ocean to […]
Safe Seaweed Coalition Launched – Lloyd’s Register Foundation, The UN Global Compact and CNRS launch the Safe Seaweed Coalition to drive a sustainable industry Seaweed plays a significant role in […]
Paolo Bray of Friend of the Sea outlines plans for the future in an exclusive interview with Keith Broomfield, for Fish Focus. Paolo Bray, founder and director of Friend of […]
Millions of people missing out on sustainable healthy protein protein due to overfishing according to MSC. Nutrient-rich and abundant food supply within world’s reach if the ocean is better managed. […]
Mauritius oil spill highlights importance of global maritime laws. The grounding last month of the MV Wakashio in an environmentally sensitive and biodiverse area, has endangered marine life, food security, […]
A changing ocean climate. How we monitor, analyse and understand the changes in our ocean climate is the focus of Oceans of Learning this week. This ocean climate work is […]
Science delivers more Aussie grown prawns for Christmas. Australians will be enjoying more Aussie-grown prawns this Christmas thanks to a new prawn health check developed by Australia’s national science agency, […]
Working conditions in fisheries need to improve. The fisheries sector is making an increasingly important contribution to food security and livelihoods, however more needs to be done to improve working […]
Transparency technology puts aquaculture on the front foot. Mowi, Sustainable Shrimp Partnership discuss the task of traceability in today’s marketplace, according to an article by Jason Holland in Global Aquaculture […]
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 […]