12 Jul
Productivity and Sustainability in the Fishing Industry
Join us as Phil Haslam, the Managing Director of North Atlantic Fishing Company (NAFCO), guides us on a journey towards nourishing the world through a thriving and environmentally responsible fishing industry. Across the nation, fishing stands as a vital pillar of numerous communities, offering employment opportunities and fostering economic stability. The sustainable seafood sector and […]
10 Apr
Bottom trawling, marine protected areas, decarbonization: the European Commission wants to “green” the fishing sector
The European Commission unveiled its action plan to protect 30% of the European Union’s seas by 2030. While eagerly anticipated by NGOs and fishing industry professionals, the measures have not garnered unanimous support. The plan includes the creation of more marine protected areas, banning trawling in these areas, improving the management of fish stocks, and […]
4 Jan
Abandoned fishing gear is a major threat to the safety of Canada’s marine environment
Astronomical quantities of fishing gear are lost or abandoned in Canadian waters. Threads, nets, traps and ropes account for 70% of all micro plastics in the oceans by weight. These ghost gears also threaten the right whale. Marine pollution from the fishing industry is significant in Canada. In the last year alone, 4,105 pieces of […]
30 Nov
Fishing for sprats in the Baltic will decrease by 11%, while Baltic herring will grow by 32%
Sprat fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea will be reduced by 11% next year, not 20% as suggested by the European Commission (EC). At the same time, the opportunities for catching Baltic herring in the central part of the sea will increase more than the EC proposed – by 32% instead of 14%. This was […]
23 Nov
In a French lake, a fisherman caught one of the world’s largest goldfish
A fisherman named Andy Hackettou has caught one of the world’s largest goldfish in a French lake. The weight of the catch was more than 30 kg, according to the Daily Mail. The elusive fish, known as the “carrot” because of its orange color, was caught in Bluewater Lake in Champagne, France. They were put […]
26 Oct
Scientists have told how fishermen litter the oceans
The waters of the oceans are constantly polluted with plastic and metal. One of the biggest contributors to pollution is fishing – the amount of waste from this industry is amazing. According to the calculations of Australian researchers, only one fishing line enters the oceans every year so much that it would be enough to […]
12 Oct
South Africa restricts its fishing to protect penguins
The Republic of South Africa has announced the closure of commercial anchovy and sardine fishing in waters near the largest penguin colonies. The temporary ban will last until January 14, 2023. The Ministry of the Environment of South Africa spoke about the measures taken, according to a Fishnews correspondent. The ban, introduced on September 1, […]
5 Oct
How is the climate crisis affecting fishing?
As the climate crisis progresses, we will see bigger and bigger changes in fishing too. Some are already noticeable. This summer, with temperatures up to 40 degrees, has reminded many of us again: We are in the middle of a climate change. The English gazette Angling Times asked Professor Mark Everard what the climate crisis […]
12 Sep
An almost exceptional season for Gaspé lobster boats
According to the Association of Professional Fishermen of Southern Gaspésie, the 2022 season is second among the best fishing seasons for Gaspé lobster boats, after that of 2021. The general manager of the Regroupement, O’Neil Cloutier, indicates that this observation can be made both from the point of view of prices and of the volumes […]
15 Jun
The British fishing industry has reported problems with Brexit
Brexit has been welcomed by many in the British fishing industry, but it is now causing anger and frustration for an overwhelming majority. So says a report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group of the House of Commons (APPG) on Fisheries, which sets out the results of a review of the sector. In addition to the […]
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