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  • The WCPFC has adopted proposals to reduce the risk of entanglement from FADs Photo: NOAA
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    WCPFC adopts FAD entanglement proposal

    2019-01-04T13:09:00Z

    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.

  • Sea Pact has joined an initiative to rid the world's ocean of ghost gear Photo: Sea Pact
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    Sea Pact joins ghost gear initiative

    2019-01-04T13:00:00Z

    Sea Pact, an association of ten North American seafood companies focused on sustainability, has joined the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI).

  • Insect-fed trout will go on sale in France Photo: Skretting
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    Insect-fed trout on sale in France

    2019-01-03T09:15:00Z

    For the first time, insect-fed trout will now be available to French consumers.

  • Scientists in Norway have mapped the lumpfish genome Photo: AquaGen
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    Mapping the lumpfish genome

    2019-01-03T09:06:00Z

    The genome of the lumpfish has been mapped allowing scientists to study genes that contribute to traits such as growth and disease resistance.

  • SSPO: Transparency and Engagement
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    ?Heralding a New Era of Transparency and Engagement

    2019-01-03T08:00:00Z

    Julie Hesketh-Laird, the recently appointed Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, speaks at length to Owen Stevens for World Fishing & Aquaculture

  • Volstad embraces digitalisation
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    Volstad embraces digitalisation

    2019-01-03T07:00:00Z

    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

  • Fish farm ?provides broadband to remote area
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    Local partnership ?brings broadband to remote community

    2019-01-02T08:00:00Z

    ?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.

  • Caledonia III built by Macduff Shipyards
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    Twin-rigger delivered by Macduff shipyards to Buckie skipper

    2019-01-02T07:00:00Z

    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.

  • Sustainable feed for Nile tilapia
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    Sustainable feed for Nile tilapia

    2019-01-01T07:00:00Z

    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

  • Shrimp and prawn production booming in Russia
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    Shrimp and prawn production booming in Russia

    2018-12-31T11:10:00Z

    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

  • Pharmatech awarded FoS certification
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    Norwegian nutraceutical manufacturer Pharmatech obtains Friend of the Sea certification for fish oil and Omega 3

    2018-12-30T07:00:00Z

    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.

  • Europêche re-elects management team
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    Europêche re-elects management team

    2018-12-29T07:00:00Z

    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.

  • Chartwell’s Catchwell catamaran design
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    Chartwell targets small fishing market with new Catchwell catamaran design

    2018-12-28T08:47:00Z

    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.

  • Skaginn 3X Sub-Chilling order for Sotra
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    Skaginn 3X secures Sub-Chilling success with Sotra sale

    2018-12-27T21:14:00Z

    Norwegian salmon producer Sotra Fiskeindustri has invested in a Sub-Chilling system from Icelandic company Skaginn 3X.

  • Japan and the US meet to discuss challenges facing the aquaculture industry Photo: NOAA
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    US and Japan focus on sustainability

    2018-12-21T10:04:00Z

    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.

  • Hong Kong has launched a sustainable seafood initiative Photo: HKSCC
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    Hong Kong launches sustainable initiative

    2018-12-20T12:08:00Z

    Following the success of the Sustainable Seafood Coalition (SSC) in the UK, a similar initiative will be launched in Hong Kong.

  • Taiwan has hit back at claims of illegal fishing made by the EJF but has agreed to launch an investigation Photo: EJF
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    Taiwan responds to EJF claims

    2018-12-19T10:37:00Z

    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.

  • 2019 quotas agreed at December Council
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    2019 quotas agreed at December Council

    2018-12-19T10:31:00Z

    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.

  • Universities in Denmark are researching the effect of microplastics in the marine environment Photo: DTU
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    Universities join forces to tackle plastic

    2018-12-19T10:02:00Z

    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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    ATQs put pressure on producers

    2018-12-18T15:07:00Z

    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.