All Industry News articles – Page 217

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    Award-winning chippy opens new outlet

    2012-08-23T14:17:00Z

    The 2012 winner of the UK’s Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award, Seniors at Marsh Mill, has launched a new outlet in Blackpool today.

  • The Faroese fishery for North East cod and haddock has gained MSC certification
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    Faroe Island fishery gains MSC certification

    2012-08-23T12:51:00Z

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification has been awarded to the Faroe Island North East Arctic cod and haddock fishery.

  • Scientist Finn-Arne Egeness believes that changes in the European supermarket chains’ preferences for fresh and defrosted fish can cause major consequences for Norwegian fillet producers. Creditt Jon-Arne Berg-Jacobsen, Nofima
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    Nofima: Frozen fish better than fresh

    2012-08-23T11:46:00Z

    It is becoming increasingly common for defrosted fish fillets to be sold in fresh fish counters at European supermarkets, which can cause major consequences for Norwegian fillet producers, says Nofima.

  • Orange Roughy catch. Credit: Stephen McGowan, Australian Maritime College, 2006/Marine Photobank
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    Orange Roughy bouncing back

    2012-08-23T11:40:00Z

    Ongoing research into the recovery of Orange Roughy is yielding some positive results, with a clear indication that stocks are improving as a result of measures put in place by AFMA.

  • A traditional rahui (closure) has been imposed
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    Wakatu Quay extension

    2012-08-22T16:35:00Z

    The temporary closure of the Wakatu Quay area in Kaikoura, New Zealand, has been extended by the Ministry for Primary Industries until 17 August 2014.

  • The trawler 'Cattleya'
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    BLRT delivers new fishing hull

    2012-08-22T11:14:00Z

    Lithuanian shipyard, Western Baltija Shipbuilding, part of Estonia''s BLRT Grupp, has delivered a new fishing vessel hull to Danish company, Karstensens Skibsvaerft A/S.

  • The SFF has criticised The 2012 Fish Dependence Report
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    Scots fishermen slam ‘misleading’ report

    2012-08-22T11:08:00Z

    The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has criticised a report from the New Economics Foundation (NEF) and OCEAN2012 for containing misleading information on the state of UK and European fish fisheries.

  • The bill will restrict the level of foreign ownership of Faroese fish-farming companies to a maximum of 30%
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    Faeroes restrict foreign ownership

    2012-08-22T11:04:00Z

    The Faroese Minister of Trade and Industry has introduced a bill which restricts the level of foreign ownership of Faroese fish-farming companies to a maximum of 30%.

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    Novus sponsors World Aquaculture Society

    2012-08-22T10:42:00Z

    Novus International, Inc. has committed to serving as a premier sponsor of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS).

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    Fish and Chip Awards 2013 semi-finalists

    2012-08-22T10:34:00Z

    Ten semi-finalists for the Marketing and Innovation Award category of the National Fish & Chip Awards 2013 have been announced after being judged on their creative marketing strategies and innovative thinking.

  • UK fish stocks will run by today, nef warns Photo: S Lilley
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    Fish demand drains UK supplies

    2012-08-21T18:16:00Z

    Demand for fish in the UK has already matched the supply its waters can produce for the year, leading to a reliance on imported cod and haddock.

  • The Hastings Dover sole trammel net, gill net and trawl fisheries have been re-certified. Credit: Melanie Siggs/Marine Photobank
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    Hastings fishery re-certified

    2012-08-21T11:14:00Z

    The Hastings Dover sole trammel net, gill net and trawl fisheries have been re-certified as sustainable and well-managed fisheries under the MSC standard.

  • The last of the fish from Mainstream Canada’s Millar Channel farm have been removed
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    Mainstream Canada farm empty

    2012-08-21T11:08:00Z

    The last of the fish from Mainstream Canada’s Millar Channel farm have been removed and the site is now empty.

  • MRI research shows that the amount of mackerel in Icelandic waters has remained plentiful. Credit: NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center
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    Abundance of mackerel in Icelandic waters

    2012-08-21T10:56:00Z

    According to research by the MRI, the quantity of mackerel in Icelandic waters is similar to that of the past few years.

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    Recovering Baltic cod is lacking food

    2012-08-21T10:41:00Z

    After two decades of severe depletion, the eastern Baltic cod stock has recently started to recover, but with unexpected side-effects says a study led by DTU Aqua.

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    Australia's oceans are changing

    2012-08-21T10:37:00Z

    The recently launched ''2012 Marine Climate Change in Australia Report Card'' demonstrates that climate change is having significant impacts on Australia’s marine ecosystems.

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    Western Gulf of Mexico closing to king mackerel commercial fishing

    2012-08-21T10:33:00Z

    NOAA Fisheries Service will close the Western Zone of the Gulf of Mexico to commercial fishing for king mackerel effective 12:00 noon (local time) on 22 August 2012.

  • Tilapia from Regal Springs has been ASC certified. © Regal Springs Tilapia
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    ASC certifies first farmed tilapia

    2012-08-21T10:14:00Z

    Tilapia from Indonesia is the first farmed fish to meet the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification standard.

  • The Amity's crew on completion of their vessel's risk assessment, still smiling. From left to right: Christopher Brown, Jimmy Buchan, James Gemmill, Jamie McLaverty, and Geoff Philips
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    Onboard support to enhance vessel safety

    2012-08-21T10:05:00Z

    One of Scotland’s best known fishing skippers has successfully put his vessel and crew through the SFF’s new Onboard Support Scheme, which is now playing an important role in helping prevent accidents at sea.

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    SAPMER Group orders two new tuna purse seiners

    2012-08-21T09:55:00Z

    SAPMER Group recently ordered two new -40°C tuna purse seiners, as part of the company’s development of its tuna activities.