November 2015 – Page 2

Month: November 2015

6 Nov
2015

INTERPOL’s role in combating illegal fishing recognized

Source & Author: INTERPOL INTERPOL’s key role in combating illegal fishing activities worldwide has been recognized by the global fisheries community.

6 Nov
2015

New law empowers U.S. to combat illegal fishing and seafood fraud and promote the sustainable management of international fisheries

Source & Author: NOAA Implements international agreements restricting port access for vessels involved with illegal fishing, promotes sustainable management of eastern Pacific fishery

3 Nov
2015

Fish eaters in Brussels and EU canteens often misled

Source: euobserver Author: Peter Teffer Restaurant customers in Brussels are being misled almost one in every three times they eat fish, a non-profit environmental group said on Tuesday (3 November).

3 Nov
2015

‘Fake fish’ fracas hits Belgium

Source & Author: BBC Diners in restaurants in the Belgian capital may be in for a surprise after a report found 30% of fish is being substituted with cheaper alternatives.

3 Nov
2015

One out of three fish served in Brussels is not what consumers pay for

Source & Author: Oceana DNA analysis conducted by Oceana shows widespread consumer deceit, including EU institutions’ canteens in which 38% of seafood tested was mislabeled. Bluefin tuna, sole and cod are substituted by species up to 40% cheaper.

2 Nov
2015

Driving the war on IUU fishing to another level

Source: SeafoodSource.com Author: Jason Holland With the exception of those companies taking part in it, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is not good for business. Initial consequences are felt by the seafood industry: it quickly depletes fish stocks, reduces the potential for honest fishermen to make a living and undermines management and conservation efforts. It […]