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NOAA Fisheries Implementation Plan of the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
This document is an update of the 1997 National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS)
implementation plan for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (Code). [Continue]
European seabass and gilthead seabream - February 2012
During 2011, most producers scaled back production from the previous year, leading to higher prices, in particular for bream. The situation soon after returned to normal with bass quoted higher than bream, which is the usual price. [Continue]
Nile Perch - February 2012
Nile perch has been a popular fish in European markets for several years, but it has become more expensive for importers because of the reduction in supply from African countries. This decline in supply may lead to changes in whitefish markets in the EU. [Continue]
Demand and supply of feed ingredients for farmed fish and crustaceans: trends and prospects
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper No. 564 [Continue]
The FAO global capture production database: A six-decade effort to catch the trend
With data series extending for 60 years, including catch data for almost 1850 species items, and reflecting geo-political, historical and natural events, the FAO capture database provides a service to the community interested in fishery information. [Continue]
Shrimp - December 2011
The shrimp market is on the rise despite the difficult global economic situation [Continue]
3rd AD-HOC FISH PRICE INDEX WORKSHOP
The annual workshop on fish price indexes was held in Procida, Italy, October 3-4, 2011. [Continue]
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on the Risks and Benefits of Fish Consumption - 2010
The Consultation recommended a series of steps, such as the need to emphasize the various benefits from fish consumption, and the various risks of not consuming fish. [Continue]
Is the Aquaculture Industry Caught In a Fishmeal Trap?
An examination of the fishmeal-soybean meal relationship and research initiatives aimed at reducing the fishmeal inclusion level in fish feeds. [Continue]
The 1st International Artisanal Fishing Development Day
The first International Artisanal Fishing Development Day was held in Santiago de Compostela on Monday, July 11th. The historic city of Santiago lies in the beautiful Galician Region of Spain and was a fitting location for the conference as the region has a long history of fishing representation, with fishing organizations known to be established there since the 13th century. [Continue]
Private standards and certification in fisheries and aquaculture
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper No. 553 - Private standards and related certification schemes are becoming significant features of international fish trade and marketing. [Continue]
Debate over emissions from air-line traffic may impact fisheries
The current debate over the expansion of the EU’s Emissions Trading System from air-line traffic to other areas may have implications for a future agenda that could indirectly impact fisheries. [Continue]
The CFC organic aquaculture project – promoting an Asian organic seafood generation
A three-year CFC-funded project, which ended recently, successfully produced and marketed certified organic aquaculture products from three Southeast Asian countries, sparking off interest in organic aquafarming in the region and an Asian generation of organic seafood. [Continue]
The Community Supported Fishery (CSF) Model
Creating a Direct Connection Between Fishermen and Consumers -
By Anna Child [Continue]
Short Courses on Small Scale Fisheries 2011
INFOSA is proposing a short course to be conducted in collaboration with host country institutions. The course has been conducted successfully in Namibia on a pilot basis in 2010. [Continue]
Diary
'Salmon at Sea: Scientific Advances and their Implications for Management (11 Oct 11 - 13 Oct 11)
8th Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture (DAA VIII) (21 Nov 11 - 25 Nov 11)
Last update: 08/02/2012
EPR January 2012
The year starts on an uncertain footing as markets are negatively influenced by low or negative economic growth prospects and harsh austerity measures reducing consumers’ disposable income during 2012 in most of Western Europe. [Continue]
Vol 104 - The French market for seafood
This report provides an updated overview of the French market for fish and fishery products. It addresses the major drivers of change in supply and demand, distribution, labelling and certification, as well as current consumer trends. The report also includes practical advice for foreign producers interested in the French market, both in terms of product development, market entry and distribution. [Continue]
GLOBEFISH Highlights - Issue 4/2011
The GLOBEFISH Highlights provides a detailed update on market trends for a variety of major commodities [Continue]
Vol 103 - Turbot – Production Technology and Markets
Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) is a high-value fish that is much favoured in many market segments. There are important developments in farming technology that may impact on future supply and cost of production. With this background, an analysis of the future sustainability of turbot farming from a technological and economic point of view is given
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Cephalopods Commodity Update - December 2011
The Commodity Updates contain information from around the world on prices, production, imports, and exports for BIVALVES. This information is collated at GLOBEFISH, the FAO centre for international fish trade information. [Continue]
Viet Nam - Seafood from Waterland
Viet Nam means “Water Land” and its waters have been a valuable resource ever since the beginning of time. However, recently, in just one decade Viet Nam’s seafood industry has expanded to become one of the largest in the world. [Continue]
