Norway lobster landings plummet
A new scientific article released by Marine Scotland mentions the fact that lower temperatures than usual are one of the environmental factors affecting the yield of the important Norway lobster fishery of Scotland. Norway More »
Fishmeal limited production reduces TASA sales
The firm Tecnología de Alimentos SA (TASA) expects this year’s turnover will fall by about 18 percent, reaching US$500 (€388.048) million. The directors of the company, considered the country’s largest one in its field, explained More »
Nanotech silver filter could revolutionize indoor rainbow trout farming
Iranian scientists have developed a filter to prevent fungal infections in farmed rainbow trout that could revolutionise industry practices. The water filter is coated with silver nanoparticles that prevent fungal infections from More »
23 million sea cucumber eggs spawning
National Prawn Company (NPC) has stepped a steady foot in the aquaculture field aiming at maintaining a more balanced marine life by farming this highly valued species, the sea cucumber (Holothuria Scabra), More »
Salmon firm Marine Harvest faces call to move fish farms
Scotland’s biggest producer of farmed salmon is facing renewed calls to move its farms away from wild salmon rivers to prevent parasite transmission. This is despite Marine Harvest signing up to a More »
Marine Harvest seeks ASC accreditation by 2020
Marine Harvest is seeking certification from a program to lower the impact of its fish farms on the surrounding ecosystems. Still, the firm is once again facing demands to remove its farms from rivers frequented by wild salmon out of concerns
EC warns Faroe Islands of impending sanctions
The European Commission (EC) has notified the Faroe Islands that it plans to take steps, including closing off fishing ports, to support the sustainability of herring fisheries shared between the two parties. This notification is a preliminary step meant to
Skipper Expo Aberdeen 2013 Hailed a Huge Success
The Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2013 fishing show held on May 10-11, has been hailed as a great success with visitor numbers up on the previous year and exhibitors reporting brisk business. Sharon Boyle of organiser Mara Media said: “We
Hurdles to Ecuadorian shrimp claimed in five markets
The National Aquaculture Chamber (CNA) claims the existence of technical, tariff or health issues in Argentina, China, South Korea, Egypt and Brazil that complicate the entry of Ecuadorian shrimp into these markets. CNA argues that these barriers prevent the total or partial
11th Conference of the Aquaculture Association of Southern Africa Aquaculture 2013
11th Conference of the Aquaculture Association of Southern Africa Aquaculture 2013 When: 9-13th September Venue: Stellenbosch Tel:+27 82 756 3881 Email: deidre@iafrica.com Web: www.aasa-aqua.co.za/site/conferences/ The 11th Aquaculture Conference of the AASA will be held in Stellenbosch this year in collaboration with the Department of
New aquaculture head sees great opportunities
Cawthron Institute has boosted its science and aquaculture capability with the appointment of senior scientist Dr Jacquie Reed as its new head of aquaculture. “We are excited to further strengthen our science leadership team with this new appointment,” Cawthron Institute
Economic crisis affects Galician turbot production
Galicia remains the leading producer of aquaculture turbot (Psetta maxima) in the European Union (EU), although in recent years it has started to lose participation due to the current economic crisis. According to the Business Association of Marine Aquaculture Producers of
Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries
The Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill successfully passed through Stage 3 of the Parliamentary process today. The Bill will ensure that farmed and wild fisheries are managed effectively, maximising their combined contribution to supporting sustainable economic growth with due regard to
Anti-corruption prosecutor requests charges against Pescanova’s former managers
The anti-corruption prosecutor requested charges against Pescanova’s former managers and various stakeholders for the crime of faking data and using relevant information. In a written statement sent to the Central Court of Instruction No 5 of the National Court, the prosecution
‘Revolutionary’ biodegradable packaging developed for fish
The company Criimpla from Valencia is coordinating a European project that investigates the development of innovative packaging made from wheat starch, recyclable and biodegradable material. This packaging is expected to cause minimal environmental impact and to have a competitive cost
