UK research looks into fuel-saving benefits of new trawl gear
The 'Sumwing' has been designed to fly just off the seabed, reducing drag and therefore fuel use
Russian frozen fish prices weaken in week two
In the country's Far East, spot prices for pink salmon and Pacific herring were down to RUB 140-160/kg and RUB 45-65/kg, respectively
Herring fishing off to quick start in Norway
Norway's pelagic auction has received more than 22,000t of spring-spawning herring, and almost 6,000t of North Sea herring, in the first week of 2022
Ahead of bumper season, Norway can sell Icelandic capelin as MSC
Iceland's capelin fishery has been MSC-certified for years, but now Norway has negotiated an agreement allowing its catches in Icelandic waters to carry the label
Judge rules California gas company liable for 119-year-old pollutants in herring fishery
The judge's order was touted as a victory for herring harvesters who still work the area near the old gas plant, which is east of the Golden Gate Bridge
Norway pelagic prices likely stable in 2022, unless mackerel sharing agreement made
Experts at Norges Sildesalgslag expect little change in pricing for herring and mackerel this year, unless Norway's mackerel quota is slashed by agreeing to a lower share
Blumar still totaling damage as algal blooms cost it at least $3.3m
The three farms contained some 2.55m salmon valued at $23.7m but losses to date have reached around $3.3m and are insured
Cornelis Vrolijk UK arm buys up vessels, quota as profits rebound
North Atlantic (Holdings) saw its financial results bounce back thanks in large part to a 41% lift in mackerel quotas, while it spent over £10m on vessels and quota
Russian frozen fish prices start 2022 stable
Russian frozen fish spot prices remained steady in the Far Eastern, North-Western and Central regions during the first week of 2022
Recap UCN’s top seafood scoops from holiday period
Undercurrent News' team was busy producing scoops while readers around the world were on their Christmas and New Year breaks