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Space-based monitoring could be the key to sustainable fisheries. Illegal fishing ships could soon have nowhere to hide, even at night, thanks to a satellite-based solution for maritime surveillance being […]
EU pushes for stronger ocean governance at UN General Assembly. On 9 December, the UN General Assembly debated and adopted two resolutions on “Oceans and Law of the Sea” and […]
Shortcomings in the implementation of the Control Regulation. Effective implementation of the Control Regulation is key to promoting sustainable fisheries, while differences between Member States can result in unfair competition. […]
US and Russian scientists cooperate on Bering Sea fisheries. US and Russian scientists are working together to provide survey information critical for sustainable management of economically valuable Bering Sea fisheries. […]
We must protect our oceans – but giving up seafood is not the solution. There’s no doubt Netflix’s most recent documentary about oceans, Seaspiracy, has caused quite a stir. But, […]
Iceland Seafood International underlines its sustainability credentials. Iceland Seafood International says it is adopting a systematic, comprehensive approach to sustainability work, following the publication of its latest Environmental, Social, and […]
EU and Seychelles First Joint Comittee Meeting on Sustainable Fisheries EU and Seychelles held their first Joint Committee meeting under new partnership agreement when they met to review the implementation […]
Friend of the Sea urges for regulation of Sustainable Seafood claims at FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI). Makes statement that third-party certification and national accreditation should be mandatory for making […]
UK signs agreement with ICES demonstrating commitment to international marine science collaboration. The government has set out its commitment to international marine and fisheries science by signing an agreement which […]
EU stresses need for post-Covid recovery strategy that keeps oceans healthy. On 8 December, the UN General Assembly debated two resolutions on Oceans and Law of the Seas and on […]
Certified Seafood Collaborative takes ownership. On July 1, 2020, the Certified Seafood Collaborative (CSC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation led by a diverse board of seafood and sustainability industry experts, became […]
Majority of fish consumed worldwide comes from sustainable stocks. This week, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has unveiled its famous biannual report on the state […]
Low Impact Fishing Project The Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) is working with the New Economics Foundation (NEF), MRAG and Cefas on a project for Defra that is seeking to co-design, with fisheries stakeholders, principles […]
Fish meal producers call for European agreement on shared stocks. EUfishmeal, the association representing fishmeal and fish oil producers around the North Atlantic, has written to the Ministers of Fisheries […]
Sustainable fisheries enshrined in law as UK leaves the EU. Legal guarantee that the UK will leave the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) Bill creates powers to ensure profitable future for […]
Fisheries management is actually working, global analysis shows. Nearly half of the fish caught worldwide are from stocks that are scientifically monitored and, on average, are increasing in abundance. Effective […]
Impacts of climate change on oceans. The UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted on 10 December two resolutions on Oceans and Law of the Seas and on Sustainable Fisheries. In this […]
More seafood the answer to future food security. Managed responsibly, the oceans can provide over six times more food than it does today, a new report shows. The report was […]
For the fifth year in a row, Aker BioMarine has received an ‘A’ rating from the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), meaning its krill fishery is in “very good condition.” SFP […]
Continued Growth in Sustainable Seafood Demand – Sales of MSC certified sustainable seafood has reached one million tonnes for the first time. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), responsible for the […]
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