News, articles, photos, and other information about commercial fishing in North America.
This article lists 2017 trade shows, expos, and other events related to commercial fishing, aquaculture, seafood, and related industries. 43rd East Coast Commercial Fishermen’s and Aquaculture Trade Exposition January 13 – 15, 2017 Roland E. Powell Convention Center Ocean City, … Continued
The Gulf of Maine lobster fishery has achieved certification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Fisheries Standard. Certification proves that all commercial vessels licensed by the State of Maine and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that fish within the … Continued
Organizers are encouraging skateholders to sign up for the Shape of the Coast series of sessions that will focus on coastal law and policy in North Carolina. The talks are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. … Continued
On December 8, 2016, NOAA Fisheries launched a comprehensive Seafood Import Monitoring Program to further curb Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing practices and to identify misrepresented seafood imports before they enter the U.S. market. The program requires that importers … Continued
North Carolina Sea Grant will host a free shellfish aquaculture workshop on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, with a focus on oyster aquaculture, will be held at the University of North Carolina Wilmington … Continued
British Columbia seafood producers met earlier this year with provincial and federal governments to discuss skilled-labour and human-resource planning. The roundtables, co-hosted with industry associations and employers, aim to stimulate discussion, and create awareness about how sectors can access skilled … Continued