New atlas identifies potential opportunities for aquaculture in Gulf of Alaska. Publication will strengthen the nation’s seafood industry. NOAA has published the Atlas for Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs), identifying 77 […]
Sustainability win for Scottish mussels as they celebrate regaining MSC certification. Scottish mussels, which were the first enhanced fisheries in Scotland to be MSC-certified in 2012, are celebrating after being […]
Shetland fishermen ban landing of berried lobsters. The Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) is bringing in Scotland’s first ban on landing egg-bearing lobsters in a conservation move driven by local […]
SSMO hits out at ‘tiny minority’ for risking sustainability gains. Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) has hit out at ‘tiny minority’ for risking sustainability gains. The Board of the organisation […]
Japanese oyster fishery now MSC certified. Maruto Suisan Co. Ltd., a company based in the city of Aioi in Hyogo Prefecture, has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification of sustainability […]
Major shellfish policy initiative launched. Shellfish interests from across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands met recently in London to form a cross-industry working group. The intention is for […]
New shellfish limit set in New Zealand. The recreational limit of pāua (a type of marine gastropod mollusc) is changing in Canterbury, Marlborough, and Nelson areas in New Zealand to […]
Accolades for shellfish management body. Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) is celebrating a series of accolades in recognition of the work it does to maintain the good name of local […]