All Industry News articles – Page 321
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New members appointed to FRCC
Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, has announced the appointment of Lina Condo, Lewis Creed, Bruce Hatcher, Michael O’Connor and Derek Butler, as well as the re-appointment of Donald Walker as members to the Fisheries Resource Conservation Council (FRCC).
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Marine Management Organisation formed
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) was established at midnight on 1 April.
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Future of Scotland's seas
A vision document for Scotland''s seas was today published last week by the Scottish Government.
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Eastern Canada offshore sea scallop fishery gains MSC certification
The Eastern Canada offshore sea scallop fishery operating within the Canadian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off the eastern seaboard of Canada has earned Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
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North Pacific albacore tuna fisheries earn MSC certification
Two North Pacific albacore tuna fisheries operating in US, Canadian and international waters have been awarded MSC certification.
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Sustainable fishing and environmental improvements in Baltic Sea boosted
The Baltic Sea 2020 Foundation, the Swedish Postcode Lottery and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) have agreed to work together to stimulate initiatives that will drive measures to improve the environmental quality of the Baltic Sea.
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Swedish mackerel fishery enters MSC assessment
The Sveriges Pelagiska Producent Organisation (Swedish Pelagic Producers Organisation or SPPO) has entered its North East Atlantic mackerel fishery for full assessment under the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) certification programme.
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Canada announces appointment to ICES
Gail Shea, Canadian Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, has announced the appointment of Dr Sylvain Paradis to the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES).
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FFA members discuss tools for illegal fishing
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency’s Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) Working Group meeting closed at the end of March after five days of discussions about how to respond to illegal fishing.
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Young’s extends Micro range with great British classic
Young’s has extended its Micro range with the launch this spring of Micro Fish Fingers and Chips.
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SFF unveils manifesto for Scottish fishing for General Election 2010
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has unveiled its mini-manifesto for the forthcoming General Election, highlighting the main measures it would like the next Government to support.
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Fishing 2010 looks set to attract visitors and exhibitors from around the world
Fishing 2010 in Glasgow, which is being staged from 20-22 May, looks set to be one of the best ever UK fishing exhibitions with the new organisers keen to attract as many fishermen as possible from around the world.
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UK designates world’s largest marine reserve
The Pew Environment Group has commended UK Foreign Minister David Miliband for designating the Chagos Islands, a group of 55 islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean, as the world’s largest marine reserve.
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Seafish seeking volunteers for VMS trials
The UKs Seafish is seeking 30 volunteer vessels in the south west to participate in a 12-month low cost Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) pilot study to monitor inshore fishing activity.
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MSC certification of Ross Sea toothfish challenged
The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) has opposed the proposed Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification of the Ross Sea Antarctic toothfish fishery.
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Overfishing exacerbated by EU fisheries subsidies
A study released by the Poseidon Aquatic Resource and the Pew Environment Group finds that EU fisheries subsidies have failed to reduce fleet overcapacity, thus exerting fishing pressure on stocks at two to three times sustainable levels.
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Ocean industries launch World Ocean Council
Ocean business leaders from a diverse range of industries are distinguishing themselves as “Founding Members” of the World Ocean Council - an unprecedented international, cross-sectoral leadership alliance on stewardship of the seas.
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New appointments at SFF and SPFA
Ian Gatt, the president of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, will be joining the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association in early April as its new chief executive.
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Cyclone assistance needed for Queensland commercial seafood industry
Fisherman may need to seek assistance from the Queensland Government following a second blow to industry operations in the State’s North.
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Mussels from Scottish Shellfish achieve FoS certification
Rope grown mussels produced by the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group (SSMG) have become the first farmed seafood in the UK to achieve the Friend of the Sea (FoS) certification.