Ghana's fishing ban highlights importance of aquaculture18 Jul 2018The announcement by Ghana’s Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture of a ban on marine fishing in August has created quite a storm, with marine fishermen threatening to ignore the ban, although aquacult…
The real eel: a guide to eel farming 07 Jun 2018Joost Blom, BioMar’s resident eel feed expert, sheds some light on the challenges that need to be overcome to ensure a sustainable increase in farming one of the planet’s most mysterious fish
Far-out farming05 Jun 2018Traditional mussel production may take place in sheltered sea lochs and estuaries, but an ambitious new venture off the coast of Devon has found that offshore options offer a range of benefits – both …
Film to highlight Ghanaian fish transhipments 05 Jun 2018A new film released on the world’s first awareness day for illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, reveals the true extent of the crisis in Ghana’s fisheries.
Satellites validate Svalbard cod moratorium23 Apr 2018A recently launched satellite monitoring programme suggests that a voluntary international trawling moratorium off the coast of the Svalbard archipelago is proving effective.
Fishermen crucial for marine data collection20 Apr 2018Fishermen can help overcome the current fishing industry-marine science data shortages if supported in the right way, according to a new study.
Western crab management leaves SFP cold 18 Apr 2018Fisheries for coldwater crab in Europe and North America are among the least sustainably managed for these species in the world.
Record quarter for Norwegian cod06 Apr 2018Norwegian cod exports achieved a record value in the first quarter of the year, topping NOK 3 billion (£273 million).
Fishermen urged to cash in on lifejacket deal04 Apr 2018Owners of active, Welsh-registered commercial fishing vessels are urged to take advantage of an opportunity to access grant aid to purchase Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) with integrated Personal L…
Smolt tracking project launched03 Apr 2018An international project which aims to track scores of wild Atlantic salmon over the next two years was launched today as part of Europe's largest effort to halt the decline of the species.
Does aquaculture have a future in the EU?29 Mar 2018An international symposium which will discuss strategies to support the growth of the EU’s aquaculture industry is taking place in Brussels on 12 June.
Aussie fishermen granted access to marine parks 29 Mar 2018The Commonwealth Fisheries Association (CFA) has welcomed the passing of the federal government’s marine park management plans in the senate.
Reduction fisheries improvement project launched21 Mar 2018A new programme has been launched today to help improve the sustainability of reduction fisheries – ie those that catch fish primarily for conversion into fish meal and fish oil.
Horrors of Taiwanese fishing fleet exposed13 Mar 2018Beatings at gunpoint, slavery, dangerous working conditions and squalid living conditions are among the challenges facing migrant fishermen working aboard Taiwanese-owned fishing vessels, according to…
Seafood giant joins marine plastics battle13 Mar 2018Thai Union, one of the world’s largest seafood companies, has joined forces with the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) in a drive to reduce the growing problem of marine plastic pollution.
Salmon firm backs wrasse fishery regulations 12 Mar 2018A Scottish salmon farming company has pledged to ensure that any wild-caught wrasse it uses as cleanerfish are sustainably sourced.
Major investment by Bremnes Seashore12 Mar 2018SponsoredAKVA group has signed a contract for the delivery of four Polarcirkel work boats to Bremnes Seashore. With a value of more than NOK 10 million (£927,000), this is AKVA group’s largest independent boat…
Funding to address wild salmon decline10 Mar 2018Around £700,000 has been set aside by the Scottish government to help address the range of pressures related to the decline of the country's wild salmon stocks.
Tuna stock updates revealed09 Mar 2018Seventy-eight percent of 2016’s global tuna catch came from stocks at “healthy” levels according to a new report.
New chair for marine ingredients standard05 Mar 2018Libby Woodhatch has been appointed as the next executive chair of the IFFO RS, the global standard for the responsible supply of marine ingredients.
