US pollock sector calls for big changes in wake of report on Chinese forced labor
'No one who has read The New Yorker’s gut-wrenching new reporting on human rights abuses in the Chinese seafood sector can think that the status quo is acceptable' -- Stephanie Madsen, At-sea Processors Association
Alaska commissioner takes more shots at MSC over Russia handling
'Unfortunately, the MSC has failed at this duty in recent years, as it has observed Russian actions in Ukraine ... and chosen a path of accommodation and appeasement' -- Doug Vincent-Lang, ADFG
Mixed fortunes for Russian frozen fish in week 39
There were mixed fortunes for Russian frozen fish spot prices in week 39
Russian fishing sector to build 30 new vessels for Far East
The move is part of the federal fisheries agency's plan to modernize the fleet and sell more quotas
Russia’s total wild seafood catch remains steady
Russia's wild catch figures remained stable in August
400,000t Russian pollock fishery in Western Bering Sea cleared to continue MSC process
With the report's April 30 publication, stakeholders have until May 30 to provide further comment before the fishery moves ahead for further certification consideration
Russian Fishery owners buy majority in pollock, herring catcher
Spokesman for Russian Fishery claims deal for majority in Dalmoreproduct subsidiary is independent from company, however
Rumored PBTF buyout will make Gidrostroy Russia’s largest pollock quota holder
Russian media reports indicate Gidrostroy is close to buying PBTF for $430m, which will see the firm become the largest Russian pollock quota holder
Russian Fishery denies sale talks underway after Orlov, Darkin named as possible suitors
Largest pollock firm denies sale is being considered after Russian newspaper names Karat and a fund controlled by Sergey Darkin as interested parties
Russia will finish Sea of Okhotsk pollock season early
Fishing season in MSC-certified Sea of Okhotsk fishery will finish on March 31, not April 10, according to decision from Russian government