MSC funds ocean projects to tackle ghost gear & protect threatened species
MSC say grants totalling more than £650,000 have been awarded to fisheries and research projects working to protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies
Sustainable tuna success as demand soars – MSC
Sales of certified sustainable tuna have more than doubled in the last five years, according to a new report published by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
Norway, EU & Faroe Islands sign new agreement on pelagic fisheries
The EU, Norway and the Faroe Islands have signed a cooperation agreement on control measures for fishing of mackerel, herring, hake and horse mackerel in the Northeast Atlantic.
French fishermen angry at cheap imported fish from northern Europe
French fishermen are reportedly angry at what they perceive as cheap fish flooding the market from countries such as Scotland and Ireland.
Two Russian fisheries in Barents Sea receive MSC Certification
Two more Russian fisheries in the Barents Sea have achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
BSAC calls for the creation of an Eastern Baltic Cod taskforce
The Baltic Sea Advisory Council (BSAC), has called for the creation of a taskforce to work on the recovery of the collapsed of the Eastern Baltic cod stocks.