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NewsThe plastic problem
There’s no shortage of waste fishing gear, and there’s a growing number of ways of disposing of it as the problem of plastic waste becomes increasingly severe – and as it becomes the focus as steadily more attention.
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NewsMediterranean safeguarding strategy grows
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has joined 15 Mediterranean countries supporting a EU-backed strategy to safeguard Mediterranean fisheries.
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NewsSensor success in West Africa
As well as those around the world with a long background in making use of trawl technology from Scanmar, there are some newer big players who are also singing the praises of the Norwegian experts.
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NewsFisheries management can adapt to climate change risks
Climate change could significantly impact fisheries in the North East Atlantic but fisheries management can be adapted to meet challenges.
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NewsSeafood industry voices need for common standard certification
Stakeholders of the Indian seafood industry have voiced the need for a common standard certification to allay the burden of costs and effort in acquiring multiple certifications to remain credible in the business.
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NewsNew generation South Atlantic trawler
The Nodosa shipyard at Marín in Galicia last year delivered two new vessels to fish in the South Atlantic; first specialised toothfish longliner CFL Hunter, and now trawler Monteferro, designed to concentrate on squid but with capacity to also target some fish species.
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NewsNuevo Pescanova joins GSSI partnership
Spanish fishing and processing giant Grupo Nuevo Pescanova has joined the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) as a funding partner.
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NewsDavid Gregory to chair SAIC
The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has appointed David Gregory as chairperson from 1 March.
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NewsMPEDA and COOP link to boost organic aqua farming in India
In a first-of-its-kind tie-up in India’s marine sector, COOP Cooperative, one of Switzerland''s biggest retail and wholesale companies, is partnering the Government of India''s Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) to develop export-oriented organic aqua farming in India to cater to the growing demand for organic seafood products across the ...
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NewsFirst anglerfish fishery MSC certified
The Iceland Sustainable Fisheries (ISF) anglerfish (monkfish) fishery is the first of its kind globally to gain MSC certification.
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NewsVísir takes next step in automation
Fishing and processing company Vísir, based at Grindavík in the south of Iceland, has installed a Marel FleXitrim system.
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NewsFleet blessing for Western Australian fisherman
Dongara fishermen and locals have celebrated the start of a new fishing season with a traditional Blessing of the Fleet ceremony.
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NewsHuman rights reporting platform launched
A new global reporting platform for recording cases of maritime human rights abuses aims to promote corporate social responsibility (CSR).
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NewsPentony to lead NOAA Greater Atlantic
Michael Pentony has been appointed regional administrator for NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
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NewsMSC sets new UoA requirements
All fishing activities on a target stock on a single trip will have to be certified against the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) sustainable fishing standard.
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NewsPacific Seafood granted 4* BAP Oysters
Pacific Seafood has become the world’s first company to offer four-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) oysters.
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NewsMaaskant to deliver new twin-rigger/fly-shooter
Owners in the Dutch fishing hub of Urk have placed an order with Maaskant Shipyards in Stellendam for a new combination twin-rig trawler/fly-shooter for delivery in 2019.
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NewsIPNLF welcomes Blue Ventures founder Alasdair Harris to its board of trustees
The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) has announced that Dr Alasdair Harris, Founder and Executive Director of marine conservation charity Blue Ventures has joined its Board of Trustees. In the role, alongside his fellow trustees, Harris will help guide IPNLF’s future progress, overseeing the governance of the organisation and ...
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NewsPlastic Waste: a European strategy
The first-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics has been adopted and is a part of the transition towards a more circular economy, according to the European Commission, which states that it will protect the environment from plastic pollution while fostering growth and innovation, turning a challenge into a positive agenda for ...
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NewsFood careers event seeks UK young talent
Young people will be given an insight into the range of food sector careers at a UK event next month.
