Behnan Thomas

The May / June issue of the EUROFISH Magazine featuring Lithuania and Spain is now available and covers: Aquaculture: Sustainable sources of omega-3 fats for fish feeds - Plants may be part of the solutionn Environment: Ghost nets endanger wildlife and harm the environment - The invisible danger at sea

Broodstock management lies at the heart of successful aquaculture production. Fish that better meet market demand are produced through generations of strategic breeding. Regardless of species or location, monitoring broodstock success requires careful analysis of breeding efforts and the ability to trace offspring.

Proper on-board handling of fish contributes significantly to higher quality and longer shelf life This article was featured in Eurofish Magazine 3 2021. Fish from the Icelandic fishing industry has an enviable reputation for quality. Insulated containers have contributed to this in no small measure.

Recognising women’s essential, but often unacknowledged, roles in Spanish fishing and aquaculture This article was featured in Eurofish Magazine 3 2021. Fishing is more than taking fish from the ocean or from inland lakes and streams. The simplistic image of men labouring on the sea in the face of nature’s harsh challenges does not portray the complexities of today’s fishing sector. Before and after fish are taken, a large amount of work must be done, on board and ashore, by both men and women.

Ghost nets endanger wildlife and harm the environment This article was featured in Eurofish Magazine 3 2021. Every day, nets and other fishing gear are lost in the vastness of the oceans or are intentionally disposed of at sea. These ghost nets keep on catching, however, and can become deadly traps that threaten marine biodiversity.

Sustainability certificates increase trust in aquaculture products This article was featured in Eurofish Magazine 3 2021. In many European countries it is currently a somewhat rare find. In other regions of the world, however, the blue and white Best Aquaculture Practices logo with its three stylised fish is much more widespread and is recognised as a symbol of socially responsible, sustainable and environmentally friendly fish and seafood products. What does the BAP seal stand for, has it earned the trust of consumers and should we be paying more attention to it?

As Vice-Minister responsible for fisheries in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Dudutis has plenty on his plate. The impact of the pandemic on the sector, the new operational programme for 2021–2027, the ban on cod fishing, and declining quotas for some pelagic species are just a few of the issues he must contend with.

May / June 2021 EUROFISH Magazine 3 Country profile: Lithuania and Spain

Eurofish organised a webinar on behalf of its member countries. The speakers were seafood industry experts from four international markets: …