Fisheries

Sunday, October 7th 2012 - 13:33 UTC
Falkland Islands: High catches lower prices

The Falklands fishing industry has encountered the highest Loligo squid catch for 16 years, however, this could negatively affect the price for the industry.
Sunday, October 7th 2012 - 12:53 UTC
World's largest salmon lands in Anchorage

The world's largest 'salmon' -- a plane -- landed in Anchorage this week at a full 91,000 lb before an audience of hundreds of Alaska Airlines employees and seafood industry executives. Measuring nearly 129 ft, the fish-themed Boeing 737-800 is the most elaborately decorated commercial aircraft and is meant to celebrate the partnership of Alaska Airlines and the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI).
Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 - 20:07 UTC
UN aquaculture initiative to help low-income countries fight hunger

A United Nations-backed initiative that will form partnerships among governments, development agencies and universities has been launched to better understand how aquaculture can help low-income countries fight hunger.
Monday, October 1st 2012 - 22:27 UTC
Report says fish species expected to shrink in size because of global warming

Fish species are expected to shrink in size by up to 24% because of global warming, say scientists. Researchers modelled the impact of rising temperatures on more than 600 species between 2001 and 2050.
Saturday, September 15th 2012 - 06:27 UTC
Funds from confiscated illegal fish used to combat poachers in Southern Ocean

Funds generated by the sale of fish confiscated from a vessel that had been poaching in the South Georgia and South Sandwich Island’s Fishery Zone (SGFZ) are being put to good use to fight illegal fishing elsewhere in the Southern Ocean.
Saturday, September 15th 2012 - 06:01 UTC
One longliner and four krill trawlers fishing in South Georgia

Only one longliner remained fishing in South Georgia waters at the end of the season on August 31. Four longliners were fishing at the start of August, but just one remained to complete its allotted fish quota. The others completed their TAC at various times through the month then sailed for the Falkland Islands for catch verification.
Thursday, September 13th 2012 - 19:11 UTC
A field guide to the wildlife of South Georgia with 350 colour photos

“A Field Guide to the Wildlife of South Georgia” is the title of the comprehensive new 200-page soft-back guide to the Island’s wildlife. The book contains over 350 colour photos of the fauna and flora it describes.
Thursday, September 13th 2012 - 01:49 UTC
Arctic conquest: Russia building the world’s biggest nuclear powered icebreaker

Russia's plans to build the world's biggest nuclear-powered icebreaker could attract more trade to the country, says a leading UK analyst. The new ship is meant to be more efficient at breaking ice and able to navigate in deep Arctic waters as well as shallow Siberian rivers.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 14:32 UTC
Nicola Granger appointed Financial Secretary for the Falklands government

The Falkland Islands Government announced this week the appointment of Nicola Granger to the post of Financial Secretary for the Falkland Islands Government. Ms Granger steps into the role permanently from the Head of Finance Position when Keith Padgett became Chief Executive.
Saturday, September 8th 2012 - 06:35 UTC
Spain announces plant to regulate fishing and bunkering in Gibraltar waters

Spain’s Foreign Minister issued a clear threat to Gibraltar in the latest salvo of words in the fishing dispute. Jose Manuel García-Margallo said Gibraltar’s stance in the row would lead to repercussions in other areas affecting the Rock.