(vasep.com.vn) The seminar “Cooperation on Science and Technology between Vietnam - Russia” was held in Khanh Hoa in May 23rd 2012 with the participation of more than 50 Vietnam and Russia experts with an aim to evaluate and orient to expand potential cooperation between two countries in fishery sector.

(IntraFish) Eight months after the US and European Union signed a landmark bill to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, WWF is urgently calling on EU and US leaders for stronger action to end unfair fishing practices and to fight trade in illegal fish products.

Many fishers in Tam Quan Bac commune

(SeafoodSource) There is a great opportunity for seafood sandwich sales at restaurants, as consumers say they are eating more of them — and seeking healthier options.

The PNA is expecting triple success for 2014, making it another groundbreaking year. Increased financial benefits for its eight island members, improved conservation of tuna and expansion of its eco-label “Pacifical”, in Europe and beyond, are the three factors predicted to drive a successful new year for the region.

(fis.com) Indian seafood exports to China must now be accompanied by a required inspection and quarantine certificate effective 1 June 2012. As India had not been included in the list of the approved countries to conduct business with China, exports to this country were stagnant during April and May.

(IntraFish) This can happen without a substantial increase in raw material prices, Ewos CEO argues. The aquaculture industry can double its output without causing a “substantial” hike in raw materials, a feed executive argued.

(IntraFish) FAO fish price index is up 2.8 percent for 2012 so far and is set for further increases as production grows.

(vasep.com.vn) In January 2014, Vietnam reported 388 thousand MT of fishery production, a rise of 3 percent month over month, according to the report by Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). In which, catches were 206 thousand MT, up 5.6 percent; aquaculture was 182 thousand MT, up 2 percent.

(fis.com) In the first three months of 2012 fishing and aquaculture product exports in Chile reached a value of USD 1,317 million. This represents a 7.3 per cent rise over the same period of 2011, when USD 1,227.2 million was obtained.

Completion of a draft law on sea and island resources and environment will be the main priority of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's General Department of Sea and Islands this year.

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(fis.com) A new report by Greenpeace warns that depleting fish stocks and historical neglect of marine conservation are causing three major problems for India: massive job losses, damaged ecosystems and a weaker national GDP.