A recently concluded tuna tagging program in the Pacific is seen as key to providing the information on the health of tuna stocks in the Western and Central Pacific …
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… Read MoreThe Australian government's 2020-2021 federal budget is being hailed by Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) as a “great win” for Australian businesses, with the seafood industry getting a much needed boost to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a press release, the SIA thanked the coalition government's work in helping Australian businesses retain jobs through the coronavirus pandemic.
“The federal government has moved
… Read MoreA Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) loan – loans financed through the New Zealand Government – has been awarded to Moana New Zealand to allow commercial expansion of Pacific oyster farming …
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… Read MoreThe New Zealand First political party has vowed to commit NZD 100 million (USD 67 million, EUR 56 million) to the expansion of marine farming and aquaculture ventures in the future, according to NZ First leader Winston Peters.
In a statement, New Zealand First said its policy plan is to expand into deep sea aquaculture and offshore marine farming in collaboration with other stakeholders.
“It will ensure that off-shore marine growing
New Zealand’s government last week announced plans to put cameras on board 345 fishing vessels, a plan that will cost more than NZD 40 million (USD 27 million, EUR 23 million).
In a press statement, New Zealand Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash said the introduction of on-board cameras will be across the nation’s inshore fishing fleet. He said the government will provide at least a portion of the funding required to install and
… Read MoreNew Zealand King Salmon Investments posted a strong performance in FY 2020 despite a drop in sales volumes as a result COVID-19 crisis ...
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… Read MoreTasmania, Australia-based salmon farmer Huon Aquaculture Group reported its full-year 2020 earnings, on Thursday, 27 August, showing increased revenue but clear impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic ...
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… Read MoreThe impact of COVID-19 has resulted in New Zealand seafood company Sanford Limited proposing closure of its Tauranga fish processing plant, the company announced last week …
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… Read MoreThe 2020 Northern Prawn Fishery (NPF) tiger prawn season has begun, according to the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) ...
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… Read MoreNew Zealand King Salmon Co. is expanding its presence in the United States with its retail line of premium wood-roasted salmon
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