Environment Sustainability

EU threatens Faroe Islands with herring sanctions

Sean Murphy — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:11:32 GMT

The European Commission has put the Faroe Islands on notice that it will be adopting sanctions against the country in response to unsustainable herring fishing practices.

Iglo Austria hits 100% MSC-certified target

Sean Murphy — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:43:44 GMT

Iglo Austria has achieved its goal of offering only Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) ecolabel-certified ocean-caught fish in its entire frozen range.

First Atlantic halibut fishery MSC certified

April Forristall — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:23:55 GMT

The Canadian Atlantic halibut fishery, located off the coasts of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, has earned Marine Stewardship Council certification.

Iceland, MCS trade blows over mackerel

Sean Murphy — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:56:04 GMT

The Icelandic government is speaking out in greater detail about criticisms of its mackerel catch limits, this time in direct response to the Marine Conservation Society earlier this week labeling Icelandic mackerel “least sustainable.”

First Americas airline to carry MSC eco-label

April Forristall — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:13:48 GMT

Surinam Airways (SLM) has become the first airline in the Americas to carry the Marine Stewardship Council eco-label on its menu.

EU, Norway mackerel upgraded on fish to eat list

April Forristall — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:22:36 GMT

The Marine Conservation Society on 16 May published a set of revised ratings for Northeast Atlantic mackerel that the NGO believes better reflects the damaging effect the catch share stand-off is having on the stock.

Fiji airline outed for role in shark fin trade

April Forristall — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:40:07 GMT

Air Pacific, Fiji’s international airline, has been accused of hypocrisy for backing shark conservation for public relations while flying shark fins to Hong Kong.

First La. certified seafood product unveiled

April Forristall — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:14:53 GMT

Representatives with the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board (LSPMB) and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) joined Louisiana seafood industry leaders this week to announced the Vermilion Bay Sweet White Shrimp Gumbo Pack, from Delcambre Direct Seafood, as one of the first products to carry the Certified Authentic Louisiana Wild Seafood package seal.

Fisheries council passes EU CFP

Sean Murphy — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:49:06 GMT

The European fisheries council has passed the proposed revision to the E.U.’s common fisheries policy (CFP), but not before proposing changes that will still require further negotiations with the European Parliament before the policy is set in stone.

Iceland defends mackerel fishing

Sean Murphy — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:10:23 GMT

As the European Fish Council continues to discuss possible sanctions against Iceland and the Faroe Islands for fishing above their mackerel quotas, the government of Iceland has issued a statement defending its fishing practices and offering to negotiate a settlement with its critic nations.

American Seafoods charged with scale tampering

Sean Murphy — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:25:14 GMT

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has filed charges against Seattle-based American Seafoods, arguing the company tampered with scales to skew reported tonnage in their favor.

EU pursuing 'Mackerel Wars' sanctions

Sean Murphy — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:33:00 GMT

The European Union has outlined sanctions against the Faroe Islands regarding herring, and is pursuing similar measures regarding mackerel for both Iceland and the Faroes.

Deepwater spill still hurting fish

Sean Murphy — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:53:41 GMT

A new study finds that fish are still feeling negative effects from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill three years ago.

European Commission presents ‘action plan’

Sean Murphy — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:30:44 GMT

The European Commission has adopted what it calls a new “Action Plan” for revitalizing the marine environment and the maritime economy for the Atlantic Ocean area.

Groups condemn Iceland whaling

Sean Murphy — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:44:42 GMT

A move by an Icelandic company to resume whale hunting after a two-year hiatus has angered conservation groups that are now calling on the United States to impose sanctions against the country.

New Oceana report says IUU causes seafood fraud

Sean Murphy — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:07:57 GMT

A new report from conservation group Oceana is blaming widespread seafood fraud on illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing practices.

WWF: Pirate fishing hurts the wallet

Sean Murphy — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:23:53 GMT

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) told fishermen this week that so-called “pirate” fishing is not just bad for fish stocks, but bad for legitimate fishermen’s financial health.

Seattle firm to build low-impact fishing vessel

April Forristall — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:02:12 GMT

Blue North, a Seattle-based fisheries company operating in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska, is announcing plans Tuesday for what it calls “one of the world’s most environmentally friendly” fishing vessels.

Lana Gunnlaugson

April Forristall — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:31:49 GMT

The national manager for SeaChoice talks about major Canadian retailers' sustainable seafood initiatives and how SeaChoice and other organizations are working towards an official National Sustainable Seafood Day in Canada.

First MSC tuna from Fiji on sale in Europe

Sean Murphy — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:55:18 GMT

Netherlands-based seafood supplier Anova Seafood has become the first company to bring tuna from Fiji to Europe bearing the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) logo.