NOAA could tighten at-sea scale rules following American Seafoods violations
National Marine Fisheries Service proposes to review rules on use of scales at sea, as it says frequency of problem might increase
Indonesia signs fishing agreement with FAO
Under the agreement, specific arrangements will be made to increase cooperation in a number of areas including sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development
Calls for Thai action against human rights abuses
NGO's investigation reveals human trafficking, beatings and murder on fishing vessels, urges for an action plan to be drawn up
Fiji exporter refutes sharkfin allegations
Fiji Fish Marketing says reports of shark fins being air freighted to Hong Kong are exaggerated and says increase in shipments is due to tuna
King crab prices keep dropping on suspected IUU fishing
Some industry players feel prices could bounce back as a result of IUU treaties, but others are less sure
Vietnamese inspectors to target illegal imports of seafood products
Earlier this month nearly half a ton of frogs, catfish and mullet imported from China was sezied in Ha Noi, says local media
EU kickstarts bluefin tuna monitoring campaign
Six high seas patrol vessels, 22 coastal patrol vessels and 11 aerial patrols will be launched to protect the fishery this year
Report finds link between illegal fishing and seafood fraud
NGO Oceana publishes study stating IUU fishing leads to seafood fraud, and threatens fishing economies
Russia, US pledge to sign IUU agreement
Countries agree to collaborate on IUU fishing, while also cooperating on science and management efforts in Arctic Ocean and Antarctica
World governments make fisheries crime stance
NGO WWF welcomes 'long overdue' agreement and calls on individual governments to take tough legal action against offenders of illegal practices