Archive for February 2023
Scottish government publishes wild salmon conservation plan
The Scottish government has published a comprehensive plan aimed at ensuring the recovery of the country’s wild Atlantic salmon populations. Developed in partnership with stakeholders, the Wild Salmon Strategy Implementation Plan covers five priority themes: Managing recreational angling Understanding pressures in marine and coastal environment International collaborations Modernising legislation Improving the condition of rivers The…
Read MoreChristensen heads Denmark’s aquaculture industry body
A former politician takes over today as the new Director of the industry trade group Danish Aquaculture. René Christensen (pictured), who was a member of parliament with the right of centre People’s Party, had previously acted as an adviser with Danish Aquaculture. Niels Dalsgaard, chairman of Danish Aquaculture, said: “There are development opportunities and great…
Read MoreNorcod may be forced to harvest early
Norcod has been told by Norway’s Directorate of Fisheries that it could be forced into an early harvest because its fish are reaching sexual maturation too early. The Directorate has found that a sampling from one of the company’s cod farms will mature for spawning ahead of its planned harvest. In a Stock Exchange announcement…
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