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Iceland’s new minister for fisheries
With negotiations between the three parties forming Iceland’s new government concluded, there are changes at the various ministries – including at Industry and Innovation, which has the Fisheries and Agriculture brief.
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Pelagic stock science boost
A new agreement aims to maximise the benefits on thecollection and analysis of scientific data on pelagic stocks.
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Funding boost for new fishers
New fishermen have been able apply for funding towards second hand fishing vessels.
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NFWF pledges funding to drive electronic monitoring and data management
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have granted US$3.7 million to help implement electronic technology solutions and modernise data management systems for fisheries in US waters
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Oceangoing aquaculture vessel gains RINA approval
Classification society, RINA has awarded approval in principle to a new-concept offshore fish-farming vessel.
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Black Sea oyster renaissance
Ukraine, Russia, and Georgia harbour plans to expand oyster production in the Black Sea, eyeing not only domestic but also international markets
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National Fisheries College of Ireland appoints new principal
Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) has appointed Garvan Meehan as principal of the National Fisheries College of Ireland in Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
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Scottish Sea Farm MD steps down from SAIC board
Scottish Sea Farms’ managing director Jim Gallagher has stepped down from the board of the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) to give his undivided focus to the company.
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Fabric barrier against sea lice
Mowi Chile has successfully evaluated fabric developed by Garware as a mechanical barrier against Caligus larvae.
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New measures to protect marine resources in the Adriatic
Governments have agreed to set up a number of fisheries restricted areas (FRA) throughout the Adriatic Sea, following a successful experiment in Jabuka/Pomo Pit.
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Sri Lankan crab FIP wins sustainability award
The Sri Lankan Blue Swimming Crab Fishery Improvement Project has been honoured with a Best Projects Sustainability Award 2021 by Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
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Tersan launches krill catcher/processor
The 120-metre catcher/processor vessel designed for Norwegian operator Rimfrost has been launched at the Tersan Shipyard in Turkey.
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FlipFarm Systems nabs 2021 Global Aquaculture Innovation Award
A New Zealand company that developed a semi-automated method for turning oyster-growing cages over with minimal human effort is the winner of the Global Seafood Alliance’s ninth annual Global Aquaculture Innovation Award.
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Billion for sustainable seafood
Bluefront Equity has NOK 1 billion earmarked for sustainable seafood investments.
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Norcod strikes harvesting agreement with Vesterålen Havbruk
Norwegian aquaculture venture Norcod and Myre processing company Vesterålen Havbruk have entered into a partnership for the harvesting of all Norcod’s farmed cod from its Frosvika facility.
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Spanish yard to build pelagic vessel for Shetland owners
Shetland fishing company Fiskebas Fishing Co Ltd, operators of pelagic vessel Antarctic II LK-145, have contracted Zamakona Yards in Bilbao to build a new 69.90 metre pelagic trawler, replacing their existing vessel which was delivered in 2004.
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CEO of FishWise steps down
The chief executive of sustainable seafood consultancy, FishWise, has announced he is stepping down.
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Regal Springs brings Benchmark Genetics on board
Regal Springs and Benchmark Genetics have joined forces to support Regal Springs’ breeding programmes for premium natural grown Tilapia.
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New lightweight box design from Dolav
Dolav and Industrial Solutions has launched a new box pallet design that is significantly lighter than traditional insulated boxes allowing for more catch to be transported.
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Tuna giant selects WiseFish for PNG processors
Taiwanese seafood group FCF Co., Ltd, one of the largest players in the global tuna industry, has given a green light to Wise Solutions to provide WiseFish as the ERP system for its affiliated production companies in Papua New Guinea.