NOAA Fisheries self-assessment of US federal fishery management found that overall, the fisheries could be considered biologically sustainable and well-managed, meeting FAO guidelines for sustainable fisheries. 

With concern surrounding the socio-economic ramifications of the EU's Landing Obligation on fishers and fishing communities throughout Europe, avoiding choke species is high up on the agenda.

Improper handling of seafood can result in their contamination or spoilage, not only reducing the value of the product, but also the quality and potentially making it harmful for consumption.

In an effort to allow growth of this increasingly important sector for Norway’s economy whilst minimising its ecological footprint, the Norweigen Government have introduced four reforms to push ‘the greening of Norwegian salmon production’.

Fishing incurs costs from many different aspects the vessel itself, fuel, fishing equipment, crew, licences, and so forth. Making sure every bit of a catch counts as income is essential especially where fishers are running on tight margins.

A new website CFOOD looks to critique media representations of fisheries.

the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries has reached its 20th birthday

With proposals being put forward to open up a Welsh Special Area of Conservation sparking controversy, I ask - What is so special about a Special Area of Conservation anyway?

Algaculture - or seaweed farming - is an often overlooked industry, but it's products can be found in all sorts of places