FISHERIES

North Sea prawn fishery drops 52%

Cause is environmental, and has nothing to do with 'excessive fishing,' say Scottish fishermen.

Copper River sockeye catch off 32 percent during first two openings

Landings trail catches seen last season.

Lobster industry seemingly 'more stable' than 2012

The North American industry was better prepared this year, insiders say.

Omega Protein launches two new menhaden vessels

First new vessels in two decades mark a 'significant investment' company says.

EU considers closing ports to Faroese vessels

The move is a consequence of increased herring quota by the Faroe Islands.

Austevoll CEO: Peru a role-model for Norway

Fisheries are better regulated and managed in Peru, says Austevoll exec, with Norway having lessons to learn.

Groundfish vessel Skalaberg docks in Reykjavik

The latest addition to the Icelandic fleet is the Skalaberg, one of the most sophisticated factory trawlers of its kind anywhere in the world, which docked in Reykjavík Thursday.

'Wild' weather drives up Copper River prices

Gusty winds and high swells force many fishermen to remain in the harbor.

Iceland 'disappointed' at mackerel de-listing

While the UK industry welcomed MCS' decision to put European mackerel back on the 'fish-to-eat' list, Iceland calls the move 'unreasonable.'

Green campaigners disappointed about fisheries reform

EU fisheries reform plan falls short of outright discards ban, leaving green NGOs disappointed. 

Lower volumes hit Copeinca Q1 results

But company predicts strong year ahead on the back of strong demand and high fishmeal and fish oil prices.

Mackerel back on the 'Fish to Eat' list

European, Norwegian mackerel is back in the good books -- but Icelandic, Faroese should still be avoided, says MCS.

Copeinca refutes 'overfishing' reports

Articles have misinterpreted juvenile catch fines, company says.

EU clears way for final stage of CFP reform

Deal includes greater degree of regional control of fisheries.

EU, Norway fisheries team up to manage North Sea stocks

North Sea fishermen trying to find new ways to cooperate in the management of North Sea stocks.

Scottish fisheries minister grilled at trade show

At last week's Skipper Expo in Aberdeen, Richard Lochhead faced uncomfortable questions by prawn fishermen.

LETTER: We must work together to find solution to mackerel dispute

'Applying economic sanctions will not contribute to a long-term solution,' says Icelandic minister of industries and innovation in reaction to the ongoing 'mackerel war.'

Greens urge hard line on CFP reform

Environmental interests made last ditch appeals for a hard line on reducing fishing effort ahead of this week’s crucial Fisheries Council.

American Seafoods charged with tampering with scales

Company accused of tipping scales in its favor.

Iceland, Faroe sanctions a step closer

Europe agrees on sanctions on herring against Faroe Islands, and will look further at mackerel.

Hokkaido scallop fishery MSC-certified

Fishery harvests around 400,000 metric tons of scallops every year.

Report: Bristol Bay salmon accounts for 6% of US seafood exports

The commercial fishery produces an annual value of $1.5 billion, the report states.

Scottish fishermen urge EU to impose sanctions against Iceland, Faroes

'Mackerel war' is not over, says Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association.

Timeline for release of MSC salmon re-assessment report slips again

Report was due out April 30.

Iceland seeks 'market balance' for cod

In spite of flooded markets and political headwinds, Iceland's seafood industry leaders see positive signs in the not-too-distant near future.

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