The European Union has agreed plans for new labelling rules for fish and seafood. The deal will lead to stronger and more competitive
producer organisations and that improves labelling of fisheries products
to better inform consumers. The regulation for a Common Market
Organisation (CMO) for fishery and aquaculture products is a crucial
part of the Common Fisheries Policy.
"This was a prime example of how the co-decision
process, and a willingness by all sides to find sensible solutions, can
result in an excellent deal which promises a good future for the
fisheries and aquaculture sector", said Struan Stevenson (ECR, UK),
rapporteur for the CMO regulation.
The state government of South Australia has dismantled the largest abalone trafficking ring in its history after a seventh person was convicted in the trafficking of 480
kilograms of abalone.
Minister for Fisheries Gail Gago said the
investigation into the trafficking syndicate detected in 2010 resulted
in three arrests, seven people convicted with fines totalling AU$28,952,
suspended jail sentences for three offenders and a total of 360 hours
community service handed down.
Trafficking of abalone is
considered one of the most serious offences under the Fisheries
Management Act 2007, and carries a penalty of up to $100,000 and four
years imprisonment.
The commercial division of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation has been short-listed in the Green Business of the Year category
at the 2013 Scottish Business Awards.
SFF Services provides a variety of vessel and support services for the
offshore marine sector, particularly the oil and gas industries. Its
well-respected marine mammal observation, passive acoustic monitoring
and environmental work, combined with sustainability initiatives
overseen by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation and the Scottish
Fishermen’s Trust, has ensured a place on the short-list for this
prestigious award.
SFF chief executive Bertie Armstrong said: “It is a fantastic
achievement for SFF Services to make the short-list, which underlines
the commitment of the fishing industry in helping to protect the marine
environment.
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| English: Blacklip abalone ( Haliotis rubra ), still alive, harvested from the south coast of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Scale: shell length = 12.3 cm. Due to over-harvesting, abalone are subject to a strict bag limit of two in NSW (with a fishing licence), and may only be taken if over 11.7 cm. Français : Ormeaux (Haliotis rubra) (Hauteur = 12.3 cm) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
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