Researchers work toward cheaper algal biodiesel
United States
Scientists have been working on a two-step hydrolysis-solvolysis technique for algal biodiesel production directly from wet algal biomass while eradicating the need for the expensive processes of biomass drying, organic solvent extraction and catalysts.
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Spain commit to renew EU-Morocco agreement
Spain
The head of MARM, Elena Espinosa, has said that the Spanish Government is prepared to do "everything possible" to make sure that the renewal of the fisheries agreement between the EU and Morocco is "not a problem."
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MSC defends its programme amid criticism
United Kingdom
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has responded to the leading fisheries experts who challenged the standards’ credibility in an article in the current Nature by issuing a statement in its ow...
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USD 21 mln tuna cannery to open in Surigao City
Philippines
A USD 21-million tuna cannery plant to be built by an American and Japanese business partnership will energise Surigao City’s economic activity, city officials have said.
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