Fisheries
FisheriesEC announces 2011 TAC with fishing cuts proposals for 64 species
The European Commission (EC) has proposed fishing cuts for 64 species after having announced the new total allowable catch (TAC) for 2011 and fishing effort levels in the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea and international waters regulated by regional fisheries management organizations.
New species of squid discovered in the southern Indian Ocean
A new species of squid has been discovered by scientists during a research cruise in the southern Indian Ocean. The 70cm-long specimen is a large member of the chiroteuthid family.
Falklands present at China Fisheries and Seafood Expo in Dalian
Falkland Islands and South Georgia took their place in a world class fisheries exhibition in China last week.
ISA virus outbreak detected on salmon farm in southern Chile
SERNAPESCA, Chile’s national marine fisheries service, has declared an Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA) outbreak on a salmon farm in the Magallanes Region (XII).
Argentina squid landings up 14.9% compared to Jan-Oct 2009
Fisheries landings in Argentine ports totalled 594,949.9 ton inn the first ten months of 2010, which is 3.1% higher than in the same period a year ago, when landings reached 576,623.7 tons. The slight increase was due largely to improved catches of squid (Illex argentinus).
Falklands’ fishing industry concerned with levels of rock cod discarded
More than 15,000 tonnes of rock cod has been discarded so far this year from the Falkland Islands finfish fisheries. Rock cod has taken over from Southern Blue Whiting as the key finfish species in local waters, but such high volumes of waste are a concern for industry regulators.
South Georgia ice-fish fishery awarded ecosystem-friendly certification
Following a 21-month independent assessment, the South Georgia ice-fish fishery has been certified as a sustainable and well-managed fishery under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard.
First global guidelines for aquaculture certification adopted at FAO
The first global guidelines for aquaculture certification have been adopted by the Sub-Committee on Aquaculture of the Committee on Fisheries, part of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. Over 50 countries attended the meeting of the sub-committee, which is the only global intergovernmental forum discussing aquaculture development.
Chile announces drastic cuts in catch quotas, raps private sector for over-fishing
An immediate drastic reduction in fishing capture quotas and adapting to the new reality was announced this week by Chile’s Minister of Economy Juan Andres Fontaine who unexpectedly participated in the Chilean National Fisheries Council meeting.
Strong controversy in US over possible approval of genetically modified salmon
The possible approval of genetically modified salmon has led to vigorous dispute in the USA. The recommendation by experts that that further testing should be conducted for the time being was the conclusion of a hearing arranged by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and echoed broadly in the media. The salmon would have been the first genetically modified animal approved for human consumption.
