Latest News – Page 179
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NewsMLA contests lobster fishing grounds closure
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) is supporting legal action against the US Secretary of Commerce which is attempting to block the National Marine Fisheries Service closing critically important fishing grounds
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NewsFuture-proofing fish welfare with Scottish-grown eggs
Scottish Sea Farms is set to take delivery of the first eggs bred from salmon grown at its own marine farms in Scotland – a key milestone in its sector-leading collaboration with breeding specialists AquaGen aimed at future-proofing farmed fish welfare in the face of climate change.
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NewsIf you can’t stand the heat…
When it comes to the climate change crisis, there’s a lot more to come from seafood.
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NewsConnecting shrimp farmers and buyers
A new data-driven marketplace developed by XpertSea is helping the shrimp industry unlock growth and seal better trade deals, reports Bonnie Waycott.
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NewsIbercisa deck machinery for new Rammi trawler
The Icelandic shipowner Rammi, based in the Fjallabyggd and Thorlakshofn ports, has chosen Ibercisa Deck Machinery for the integral supply of fishing winches and controls on its new fresh fish trawler.
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NewsAustralian producer secures oyster spat supply
Australia’s Oyster Coast aims to raise the bar in improving oyster quality and supply across Australia by expanding its nursery programme and farming operations.
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NewsLLS applies to bring semi-closed fish farm tech to Scotland
Loch Long Salmon (LLS) has placed a planning application for a semi-closed fish farm, and states that this technology excludes sea lice, catches most of the organic waste, and improves the health and welfare of the farmed stock.
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NewsUK processing giant weighs in on coastal states’ pelagic talks
Without a resolution on sustainable management, the UK’s largest seafood processor could stop sourcing from NE Atlantic pelagic fisheries.
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NewsRuth delivered to Hirtshals owners
The previous Ruth didn’t stay long with its Hirtshals-based owners – sold within a few months of completion to Halstensen in Norway to become Slaaterøy – while an order for a new pelagic vessel was placed.
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NewsNet survey to increase catch volumes
Research conducted by NOAA Fisheries has shown that increasing the wing spread of a net can help increase the volume of catch
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NewsChuck Bundrant 1942-2021
The co-founder, chairman and majority owner of Trident Seafoods Chuck Bundrant has passed away at the age of 79
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NewsSmall-scale tuna fishery gains MSC label
A group of small-scale tuna fishers and tuna processor-exporters have been certified under the Marine Stewardship Council
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NewsSeafish appoints comms director
Seafish has appointed Dr Lynn Gilmore as its new director of communications and engagement, and takes over her new role on 1st November.
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NewsFishing boss urges unity on mackerel quotas
The boss of Fiskebåt which represents the Norwegian fishing fleet is urging nations to put aside their differences and reach an agreement on mackerel quotas
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NewsWarming seas put shrimp at risk
The northern shrimp population off the east coast of North America is under threat from warming ocean temperature
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NewsFirst full scope freezing/heating supplier
With the creation of DSI Dantech on 1 October, the global food industry has its first partner offering both cryogenic, mechanical and plate technology for freezing, cooling and heating food.
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NewsEuropêche concern over Baltic Sea quotas
Europêche has expressed concern about the catch limits for 2022 for the ten main commercial stocks in the Baltic Sea, arguing that it is becoming economically unviable for some fisheries to keep working
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NewsDirect Seafoods wins MSC Supplier of the Year
Direct Seafoods has been named Marine Stewardship Council Award for Fresh Fish Food Service Supplier of the Year 2021
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NewsNew FTA could remove some seafood tariffs
A new free trade agreement with Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein could bring benefits to the UK by removing tariffs on the import of shrimps and prawns.
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NewsCarsoe acquires outstanding shares in Intech
Carsoe has acquired all outstanding shares in Intech, consolidating the two companies’ seafood activities and tray denesting technology at Carsoe and Intech respectively.
