April 13, 2021 — U.S. fishermen based in Kodiak, Alaska, have reported aggressive interactions with Russian navy ships and fighter jets while fishing in American waters. NBC News’ Kevin Tibbles speaks to one fisherman about fishing near Russian waters and encountering foreign naval war games.
Rancor rises as WTO talks drill down on overfishing
April 12, 2021 — Ongoing World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations on a deal to curtail harmful fishing subsidies are stumbling over the issue of carve-outs for the artisanal fisheries of developing nations.
Exemptions for small, coastal fishing operations have been a thorny issue impeding progress on a deal over the last several months.
China Blue Joins GSSI
April 7, 2021 — The following was released by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative:
The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative is pleased to announce China Blue Sustainability Institute has joined GSSI as an Affiliated Partner.
China Blue is a Chinese NGO that works in close collaboration with Chinese academia, government, and industry for Chinese fishery and aquaculture’s transformation towards sustainability.
“China is an important player that no one would ignore when talking about business sustainability. To tackle the sustainability challenges for China’s seafood industry of high diversity and complexity, we need more creative technology and systematic solutions. We believe working with GSSI is a strategic choice for China Blue to align the local efforts with global initiatives”, said Han Han, Founder and Executive Director, China Blue Sustainability Institute.
Taiwan responds to NGO reports on forced labor within its fishing fleet
April 2, 2021 — Taiwan’s fisheries regulator has answered NGO claims of forced labor in its fishing fleet through a statement issued to SeafoodSource.
Noting the attention NGOs have brought to the abuse of foreign workers aboard Taiwanese fishing vessels, the Taiwan Fisheries Agency said in its statement it has “endeavored to improve the protection of the rights and benefits of the crew members through institutional guarantees.”
Thai labor ministry, industry groups sign deals to improve anti-slavery efforts
April 1, 2021 — The Thailand Department of Labor Protection and Welfare is partnering with seafood industry groups on an effort to eliminate the use of forced labor in the sector.
On 29 March, the Thai government signed non-binding memoranda of understanding with several industry associations, under which the companies will make public their policies to combat forced and child labor, establish mechanisms to deal with complaints, and undergo audits on the quality and effectiveness of their labor standards.
IOTC faces financial crunch as members delay payments
March 30, 2021 — The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) is facing a financial crunch due to members delaying their 2021 subscription dues and outstanding arrears.
IOTC Executive Secretary Christopher O’Brien said only one-third of the 30 regional fishery management organization (RFMO) members have paid their 2021 subscriptions, and with the majority having not paid, total arrears have increased to USD 6.2 million (EUR 5.2 million) as of 18 March.
UK ramps up surveillance to deter illegal fishing
March 30, 2021 — Vastly increased offshore patrols, aerial surveillance, and monitoring have ensured that illegal fishing has been kept at bay in England’s seas since the U.K. became an independent coastal state on 1 January this year, according to the country’s Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
With additional government investment of GBP 32 million (USD 44 million, EUR 37.5 million), the MMO has enhanced its surveillance and fisheries control capacity. It has also put more marine officers on shore, more patrol ships at sea, and increased aerial and radar surveillance to complement existing electronic monitoring systems.
Seafood Show Osaka Pleased Exhibitors Despite 60% Drop in Visitors in Two Days
March 25, 2021 — The Japan Fisheries Association (JFA) organized the Seafood Show Osaka on March 17-18 at ATC Hall in Osaka. The show’s initial plan was February, but JFA postponed it due to COVID-19. The number of exhibitors was 270. Visitors totaled 5,474 for the two days, a significant 60% fall from the previous show in 2020.
The show management office continued the Seafood Show Tokyo‘s exact measure last September with extra caution to prevent the new coronavirus spread with visitors’ pre-registration, hands disinfection, and body temperature check.
Canada launches “dark vessel” program to combat IUU
March 24, 2021 — Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has announced the launch of a new CAD 7 million (USD 5.5 million, EUR 4.7 million) program designed to track vessels deliberately avoiding automatic location devices.
The program, called the Dark Vessel Detection Program, is being launched in collaboration with Canada’s Department of National Defence, Defence Research and Development Canada’s Centre for Security Science, Global Affairs Canada, and MDA, DFO announced. The goal is to reduce illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing by tracking around the world by identifying vessels that are deliberately turning off automatic tracking devices.
Cooke Aquaculture Gets Approval for Land-based Salmon Hatchery in Nova Scotia
March 17, 2021 — Cooke Aquaculture’s Kelly Cove Salmon received approval for a new land-based salmon hatchery on Digby Neck.
The Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NSDFA) posted its decision on March 23 and Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., the Atlantic Canadian salmon farming division of Cooke, will have its new facility near Centreville.
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