Planning for sustainable English aquaculture growth
Posted by E WILSON | 19th March, 2012
As an organisation dedicated to supporting the growth of the English aquaculture industry, Astec submitted its response to Defra’s recent ‘Planning for Sustainable Growth in the English Aquaculture Industry’ consultation document.
We're backing Hugh's Fish Fight
Posted by E WILSON | 12th August, 2011
This week saw Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's Big Fish Fight firmly back in the public eye as Channel 4 brought us up-to-date with the progress of this high profile campaign, aimed at putting a stop to fishing discards in the EU.
Plenty more fish in the sea?
Posted by E WILSON | 21st July, 2011
According to research, Friday July 15th was the day when UK fish stocks officially 'ran out'. While this marks a worrying and challenging time for the UK fishing industry, it does open up new possibilities for the wider aquaculture community.
Our response to the proposed reform of the Common Fisheries Policy
Posted by E WILSON | 14th July, 2011
As an organisation that aims to support the development of a sustainable, economy boosting UK aquaculture industry, Astec welcomes the EU's recognition of the importance of developing ecologically viable aquaculture as part of the proposals for managing fish stocks.
