All Industry News articles – Page 142
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FoS certifies Omega 3 supplements
Omega 3 fish oil supplements distributed by Canadian company, Biodroga Inc., have been certified by Friend of the Sea (FoS) and now carry the eco-label.
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NewsMaldives yellowfin tuna FoS certification
Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Ltd (MIFCO) has achieved Friend of the Sea (FoS) certification for its hand line fleet.
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Fishermen rescued after vessel fire
Fifteen people were rescued from a burning fishing vessel about 670km west of Carnarvon, Western Australia, on Wednesday morning.
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NewsPlastic waste a growing threat
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has heard that then steady build-up of rubbish in the world’s oceans is a growing threat to the planet’s marine ecosystems.
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NewsCatfish driving a wedge between US and its trade partners
From Ho Chi Minh City, attorneys Sesto Vecchi and Gage Raley of Russin & Vecchi discuss how new catfish inspection regulations threaten to disrupt catfish imports from Vietnam, and why the wider seafood industry should be concerned.
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NewsNAFO annual meeting outcomes
The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) has announced measures to strengthen the scientific basis for management decisions, to increase compliance and to improve the quality of catch data it collects, at NAFO’s 36th Annual Meeting.
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Oceans Omega-3 FoS certified
The Oceans Omega-3 ingredient line from Norwegian company Pharma Marine has been certified to carry the Friend of the Sea (FoS) seal of approval.
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NewsMSC objection filed
An objection to the outcome of an independent assessment of the Sustainable Swordfish LLC (SSLLC) US North Atlantic swordfish longline fishery has been filed.
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NewsEuropean fish stocks on the rise
Europêche has welcomed scientific data presented at the European Commission’s recent ‘State of Fish Stocks’ seminar that revealed a positive long-term trend of increasing fish populations and reduction of fishing mortality.
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iVMS deadline approaching
Fishermen and commercial fishing fleets operating in Welsh waters are being reminded to install vessel monitoring and data transfer technology in good time for the start of the new scallop season on 1 November 2014.
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Commissioner Candidate fails to impress, says Greenpeace
Greenpeace says it is concerned about the future of the marine environment following European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Karmenu Vella’s first Commissioner hearing.
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NewsDeep sea stock legislation woes
Seafish has published a report highlighting the potential economic impacts of proposed legislation from the European Commission on deep sea stocks.
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Company explores economic potential of shell waste
A Canadian company focused on creating value from discarded shrimp shells will enhance its equipment with support from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Pesquera Diamante FoS certified
Peruvian processor Pesquera Diamante’s purse seiner fleet has achieved Friend of the Sea certification.
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NewsThe real meaning of sustainability
Sustainability is the buzz-word in today’s seafood industry. To most people it refers to fishing practices designed to ensure that fish stocks are constantly being renewed and remain at a level where there will always be sufficient fish available for the future.
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NewsHB Grandi keeps ahead of the game
Iceland’s HB Grandi has decided on the names of the five new fishing vessels it is having built at the Turkish Shipyard, Celiktrans Deniz Ltd.
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NewsOne step closer to Bristol Bay relief
The public comment period on the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to protect the Bristol Bay watershed from mining has come to end, with thousands of Americans pledging their support.
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UK demersal landings highest in over 10 years
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2013 report, which includes detailed figures on the UK fishing fleet, the number of fishermen, the quantity and value of landings, international trade and the state of key fishing stocks.
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Mackerel a ‘Fish to Eat’ once again
According to the MCS, mackerel from the UK, Europe and Norway is once again a ‘good choice’ for consumers. But the MCS says that mackerel from other countries should be avoided – Icelandic and Faroese mackerel are the least sustainable choices.
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NewsCermaq offer on the table
Mitsubishi Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary MC Ocean Holdings Limited, is to launch a voluntary cash offer to acquire the entire issued share capital of Cermaq ASA for NOK 96 (US$15) per share in cash.
