Norway’s capelin season in Icelandic waters ends as a disappointment
The Norwegian fleet landed just over 90,000t of the total 145,000t quota
NGO says EU a ‘major player’ in global shark trade
The International Fund for Animal Welfare claims the EU plays a key role as a supplier and trader in the global shark trade, which is 'driving many species towards extinction'
Norway’s scientists recommend sand eel quota come down 59%
The Institute of Marine Research has recommended a preliminary quota of 60,000t, down 59% from 2021's final quota
OCI’s CFO hire leads to resignation of Newfoundland price panel chair
'I also believe my position as chair will be publicly challenged when parties are disappointed with future pricing decisions ... ' -- Wayne Follett
Canadian lobster exports have biggest year ever, topping CAD 3.2bn in 2021
The big change was in US frozen and processed lobster sales, which were up CAD 240m and CAD 300m, respectively, from 2019
Another big Canada snow crab fishery looks likely to see TAC increase
The latest report from Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans bodes well for a total allowable catch increase in Canada's largest snow crab fishery
PNG claims its MSC tuna landings reached 123,000t in 2021
Papua New Guinea says it had 48 vessels operating its Marine Stewardship Council-certified fishery last year, with landings up 67% y-o-y
Spain threatens to close ports to Russian vessels, encourages EU to follow suit
Spain has called on the EU bloc to ban Russian vessels from its ports and waters, bringing sanctions against Russia to the maritime space
Fish Factor: Russian importers fear proposed ban; Waterbody’s win; ComFish update
Undercurrent News is featuring 'Fish Factor', a weekly column featuring the reporting and perspective of Alaska seafood journalist Laine Welch
Harvester group suggests NAFO kick Russia out of Canadian offshore waters
'Offshore trawlers from the Russian Federation have access to thousands of tons of quota a year in the NAFO zone, including redfish, turbot and skate' -- Ryan Cleary, SEA-NL