CITES Rejects Ban On Trade Of Bluefin Tuna
GLOBAL - The triennial general assembly of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) reached a climax yesterday...

Seafish Judgement Shocks Industry
UK - The High Court has ruled that fish and seafood landed abroad and imported into the UK should not be subject to the normal Seafish levy.

Merial To Merge With Intervet/Schering-Plough
GLOBAL - A global leader in animal health will be created as Merial announces it will merge with Intervet/Schering-Plough.

Australian Agriculture Must Adapt To Climate Change
AUSTRALIA - Australian agriculture needs to adapt now to climate change according to a CSIRO book launched today (1 March) entitled: Adapting Agriculture to Climate...

Fish Farming: European Quality Can Help Conquer Consumers
EU - Fish farming can help to meet growing demand for fish products without harming the environment, but to succeed, it has to guarantee quality and also win political...

Parliament's Big Debate: The Future Of The Fishing Industry
EU - Europe's fisheries are in crisis with "overfishing, fleet overcapacity and heavy subsidies" being the norm, according to the European Commission.

EC Supports Ban On International Trade In Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
EU - The European Commission has today (22 February) proposed that the European Union should press for a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna to enter...

Impacts Of Fish Farming On Marine Ecosystems
EU - New EU-supported research in the Mediterranean Sea has assessed the impact of fishfarming on seafloor ecosystems. Results indicate that impacts are only apparent...

Fleets Oppose Introduction Of Bluefin Tuna Into CITES
EU - The Commission and Member States are been urged “not to submit to pressure from environmentalists to decide in favour of introducing bluefin tuna into any...

New Era for Scotland's Seas
SCOTLAND - The Marine Bill has been backed by Parliament, 'heralding a new era' for Scotland's seas.

UK Marine Science Strategy Published
UK - A 15 year strategy to deliver world class marine science which will inform decisions on food and energy security, managing the seas sustainably and climate...

MEP's Set Out Fisheries Policy
EU - More responsibility for fishermen, rules favouring good fishing practice and adjusting fisheries management models to complement and improve the traditional...

Deal Finally Reached Between EU And Norway
UK - Final agreement has been reached at the EU-Norway fisheries talks in Brussels after a marathon session of negotiations.

Increase In Aquaculture Funding
NEW ZEALAND - Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee says investment in New Zealand's fastest growing seafood sector will accelerate the industry's programme...

EU/ Norway Talks Could Reach Agreement
EU - The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation is optimistic that agreement will finally be reached this week between the EU and Norway on key shared whitefish and pelagic...

Lundy Island - England's First Marine Conservation Zone
UK - The waters around Lundy Island, off the coast of Devon, today became England’s first Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) under the Marine and Coastal Access Act...

New Shrimp Farming System to Revitalize Industry
US - A Texas AgriLife Research scientist in Corpus Christi said he believes he has achieved a new world record in shrimp production using an environmentally friendly...

WWF Assesses Scotland’s Whitefish Stocks
UK - Scotland’s fishing industry has a long and profitable future ahead of it, but only if long-term conservation measures are continued and the European Common...

The Ocean's Role In Feeding People Worldwide
EU - New EU-funded research shows that marine aquaculture (mariculture) may play a key role in human consumption in the years to come. The findings of the SAMI ('Synthesis...

Protecting Exploited Aquatic Animals
GLOBAL - An advisory panel of independent experts convened by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has issued recommendations regarding six proposals to limit...

EU Fisheries Beginning a Different Era
UK - With the vital December Fisheries Council beginning this Monday (14 December) that will finalise the catching opportunities for the fleet in 2010, the Scottish...

Latest News Headlines on Video from eFresh
GLOBAL - TheFishSite brings the latest video news headlines covering the fish and seafood sector from eFresh.com.

International Collaboration To Sequence Salmon Genome
CANADA - The Atlantic salmon will have its genome fully sequenced by researchers and agencies from Canada, Chile and Norway. An important public resource that may...

Global FISH Alliance Launched
US - The Global FISH Alliance, a programme that promotes sustainable fisheries and responsible aquaculture practices has been launched by the US Agency for International...

News Headlines on Video
GLOBAL - TheFishSite has linked up with eFresh.com to bring to video new headlines in the meat sector.