Latest News – Page 283
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NewsWCPFC adopts FAD entanglement proposal
Following a proposal by the European Union, the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has adopted a binding measure to reduce the risk of entanglement from fish aggregating devices by 2020.
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NewsSea Pact joins ghost gear initiative
Sea Pact, an association of ten North American seafood companies focused on sustainability, has joined the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI).
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NewsInsect-fed trout on sale in France
For the first time, insect-fed trout will now be available to French consumers.
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NewsMapping the lumpfish genome
The genome of the lumpfish has been mapped allowing scientists to study genes that contribute to traits such as growth and disease resistance.
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News?Heralding a New Era of Transparency and Engagement
Julie Hesketh-Laird, the recently appointed Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, speaks at length to Owen Stevens for World Fishing & Aquaculture
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NewsVolstad embraces digitalisation
Norwegian fishing company Volstad Shipping AS has selected Inmarsat’s high-speed Fleet Xpress mobile satellite communications service to support the operation of its sophisticated factory vessel fishing in Arctic waters
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NewsLocal partnership ?brings broadband to remote community
?Residents and businesses within the remote rural village of Drimnin are now enjoying all the advantages of faster, more reliable broadband thanks to an enterprising collaboration with leading salmon farmer Scottish Sea Farms and other local partners.
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NewsTwin-rigger delivered by Macduff shipyards to Buckie skipper
A twin-rigger delivered by Macduff Shipyards to skipper Steven Clark has made a strong start, fishing on grounds mainly from Orkney west as far as the Butt of Lewis, reports Dave Moore.
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NewsSustainable feed for Nile tilapia
Despite significant progress over the years, aquaculture still poses concerns, such as over-reliance on wild fish and terrestrial plants such as soy. Now a US team of scientists has created an alternative feed for Nile tilapia using a marine microalga co-product
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NewsShrimp and prawn production booming in Russia
Shrimps and prawns have not been produced in Russia on an industrial scale since the Soviet era. While investors used to consider this too risky a business, new companies are now determined to re-acquaint Russian consumers with this long-forgotten taste
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NewsNorwegian nutraceutical manufacturer Pharmatech obtains Friend of the Sea certification for fish oil and Omega 3
Norwegian nutraceutical manufacturer Pharmatech AS, a major producer of nutraceutical and dietary products in Europe, has achieved Friend of the Sea certification for marine raw materials used in liquid, powder and softgelatin formulations.
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NewsEuropêche re-elects management team
The Secretary General of the Spanish Fisheries Confederation (Cepesca), Javier Garat, has been re- elected as President of the European Fisheries Association, Europêche. The election was unanimously agreed upon by the members of Europêche during the General Assembly held in Brussels.
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NewsChartwell targets small fishing market with new Catchwell catamaran design
Chartwell Marine has announced the launch of the Catchwell, a brand-new vessel design for the small-scale private and commercial fishing sector. The catamaran design responds to extensive feedback from fishermen, alongside operational lessons learned from advanced maritime industries, such as the offshore wind sector.
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NewsSkaginn 3X secures Sub-Chilling success with Sotra sale
Norwegian salmon producer Sotra Fiskeindustri has invested in a Sub-Chilling system from Icelandic company Skaginn 3X.
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NewsUS and Japan focus on sustainability
Aquaculture industry experts from Japan and the United States have met to discuss the challenges faced by the industry as a result of environmental change.
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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.
