Latest News – Page 279
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NewsHong Kong launches sustainable initiative
Following the success of the Sustainable Seafood Coalition (SSC) in the UK, a similar initiative will be launched in Hong Kong.
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NewsTaiwan responds to EJF claims
The Fisheries Agency of Taiwan has launched an investigation following allegations by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) that Taiwanese fishing vessels are involved in illegal fishing activities.
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News2019 quotas agreed at December Council
Ministers meeting in Brussels announced their conclusions for 2019 TACs and quotas early this morning after intense negotiations that have been overshadowed by Brexit and the full implementation of the Landing Obligation on 1st January.
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NewsUniversities join forces to tackle plastic
Research organisations in Denmark are collaborating to investigate the impact of plastic in the ocean and identify whether new legislation is required.
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NewsATQs put pressure on producers
Europêche has said the European Council’s adoption of a regulation setting autonomous EU tariff quotas (ATQs) for certain fishery products for the years 2019 and 2020 will put pressure on EU producers’ prices and employment.
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NewsEscalating gear conflicts in South Atlantic
A collision between Brazilian and Chinese longliners in international waters appears to be the latest incident in an escalation of competition for fishing grounds in the South Atlantic. This time it has led to accusations from both sides, and has also triggered a spate of politically-motivated fake news that has ...
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NewsNew York focus on fish fraud
A bait-and-switch investigation finds retailers run afoul of consumer protection laws.
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NewsCFP a ‘disastrous tool’ says SFF
European Union countries will be guilty of vengeful behaviour if they pile pressure on UK fishermen as a result of Brexit, say Scottish fishermen’s leaders.
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NewsWest coast stocks increase promotes fishing
Recreational and commercial fishing is on the increase on the US west coast thanks to a halt in the near 30 year decline of groundfish.
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NewsSkretting develops integrated feed system
Aquaculture feed company, Skretting, is launching RecircReady, its new integrated concept for recirculating aquaculture feeds (RAS).
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NewsAquaMaof to build 2500 tonne RAS facility in Russia
A new 2500 tonne capacity recirculating aquaculture system for Atlantic salmon is to be built in Russia by AquaMaof Aquaculture Technologies in a €25 million project financed by local investors. The first batch of eggs are expected to be ready towards the end fourth quarter of 2019.
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NewsScottish fisheries discuss climate change
More than 100 guests have come together at a public event to find out more about what climate change could mean for Scottish fisheries.
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NewsIPNLF welcomes new Spanish seafood partner
Leading canning group Jealsa becomes the latest Member of the International Pole & Line Foundation
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NewsNew CEO for Pescanova USA
The Nueva Pescanova Group has appointed Chris Maze as CEO of its Pescanova USA subsidiary, effective as of January 1st, 2019.
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NewsAgreement to boost UAE aquaculture
The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai World Central (DWC), also known as Dubai South to scale up the aquaculture industry in the UAE through establishing a fish farm.
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NewsDamen to assist with vessel leasing
More than 60 delegates attended Damen’s first Fishing Seminar in South Africa, where the company presented its new vessel leasing fund specifically designed for African shipowners.
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News‘Stop the slaughter’ EJF tells Taiwan
Dolphins and turtles are being killed and sharks illegally finned to support Taiwan’s tuna export industry, reports the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF).
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NewsBioMar expands Ecuadorian shrimp business
Danish aquaculture feed company, BioMar Group, is expanding its Ecuador factory with a new line for extruded shrimp feed.
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NewsVyborg Shipyard launches lead trawler in Arkhangelsk Trawl Fleet series
Vyborg Shipyard, part of Russian vessel construction group United Shipbuilding Corporation, has celebrated the launching of the lead vessel in a series of four new trawlers for Arkhangelsk Trawl Fleet.
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NewsFish farm drones assist in wreck recovery
An underwater drone normally used for inspection work at fish farms has been chosen to assist the Norwegian armed forces in marine salvage operations.
