Fisheries

Friday, February 28th 2014 - 04:49 UTC
Falkland Islands considering signing the UN Convention on Biological Diversity

Although the Falkland Islands has not yet signed up to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) it is being actively considered, stated Environmental Officer Nick Rendell, responding to an article that criticized the fact that only four UK Overseas Territories have joined the treaty, reports the latest edition from the Penguin News.
Friday, February 28th 2014 - 03:14 UTC
Pescanova's survival to be decided in a month; Friday first deadline

One of Spain's leading fishing companies Pescanova (under administration) faces a decisive deadline for its future, while banks finalize the negotiation of a creditors’ agreement based on debt cuts and investment in the firm, according to Europa Press based on sources familiar with the situation of the company.
Friday, February 28th 2014 - 03:05 UTC
Ocean Summit takes off with US proposal for a watchdog

The proposal to create an international body within the UN governing the seas was the focus this week at the beginning of the Ocean Summit. In this international meeting, world leaders emphasized its fast degradation and increasing pressure to further exploit its resources.
Thursday, February 27th 2014 - 03:19 UTC
Booming world fish trade generating more wealth than ever, says FAO report

The booming world fish trade is generating more wealth than ever before, but countries must help small-scale fishers and fish farmers benefit too, says FAO.
Tuesday, February 18th 2014 - 05:53 UTC
Falklands: three crewmembers from a Taiwanese jigger have gone missing

Three crewmen from a Taiwanese jigger operating in Falkland Islands who were reported missing over the weekend have not been located. The first news of the incident was received in the early hours of Saturday February 15, when the Department of Fisheries Operations Sections notified the Royal Falkland Islands Police (RFIP).
Friday, February 14th 2014 - 08:38 UTC
Falklands coming Illex season encouraging: 51 licenses have already been taken

The Falkland Islands coming Illex season has been described as encouraging because out of 100 available jigger licenses 51 have been taken up and £5.6 million has been received so far, confirmed Director of Fisheries John Barton.
Tuesday, February 11th 2014 - 08:48 UTC
Argentine fisheries exports recovered in 2013 with an increase in volume and value

Argentina fisheries exports reached 1.495 billion dollars last year which represents an 11.3% increase in value and 14.9% in volume compared to 2012, according to a report from the private consultant Investigaciones Economicas Sectoriales, IES. Squid played a leading role by doubling catches in 2013 with an extended season.
Monday, February 10th 2014 - 03:23 UTC
Falkland Islands' Fortuna incorporates MSC ice-class longliner 'Tronio'

Fortuna Ltd, one of the Falkland Islands leading fishing companies announced the incorporation to their Falklands registered fleet of the 55-meter ice class longliner 'Tronio', specifically designed for ice fishing in Antarctica.
Thursday, February 6th 2014 - 04:58 UTC
Aquaculture will provide close to two thirds of global food fish by 2030, says FAO

Aquaculture, or fish farming, will provide close to two thirds of global food fish consumption by 2030 as catches from wild capture fisheries level off and demand from an emerging global middle class, especially in China, substantially increases.
Tuesday, January 28th 2014 - 06:41 UTC
UN highest court settles maritime dispute: pride for Peru, rich fisheries remain for Chile

The United Nations’ highest court set a maritime boundary between Chile and Peru on Monday that grants Peruvians a bigger piece of the Pacific Ocean while keeping rich coastal fishing grounds in the hands of Chilean industry. Despite high emotions over the dispute, the ruling is expected to have little effect on cordial ties between the two neighbors whose economic interdependence has grown greatly in recent years.