China to lower import tariffs for popular seafood products on Jan. 1
Import tariffs will be reduced on imports of coldwater shrimp, crab, pollock and six species of frozen tuna, on Jan. 1, but there is confusion over lobster
NZ lobster fishermen support emergency closure after earthquake
Two New Zealand fishing groups added support to the declaration of an emergency temporary closure to lobster fishing after the earthquake on Nov. 20
Full year of Daybrook integration drives Oceana profit over ZAR 1bn
Higher menhaden landings and operational tweaks saw contribution from Daybrook soar; African operations also reported strong results
Western Australian lobster stock at record high levels
Stocks for the western rock lobster fishery in Western Australia could be at their highest level in almost 50 years, according to researchers
Improved catch rates, greater sales see profits leap for South Africa’s Premier Fishing
South African firm, controlled by African Empowerment Equity Investments, saw its profits climb in the half-year ended Feb 29
NZ seafood exports reach record high
Shipments touched $1.17bn in the year to the end of March
Ocean Choice: Partnership not for sale, no refinancing problems anticipated
In spite of interest from Clearwater Seafoods in buying Ocean Choice International, the partnership is not for sale, OCI said
Fishing activities keep Sapmer revenues stable as it alters processing strategy
Higher sales prices for toothfish and rock lobster, and more tuna sold as whole fish, offset the revenue drop from its shift to only processing premium fish
CAPMA: China’s seafood consumption increases, prices generally up in 2015
China had an excellent year for seafood consumption in 2015, said CAPMA, the semi-official Chinese Aquaculture Product Marketing Association
South African rock lobster able to adapt to climate change
New research shows that rock lobster will likely be able to adapt to changing water temperatures and acidity, but effects on the lobster's food supply may still threaten it