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News600t Atlantic Salmon R&D facility a success
A 600t per annum salmon hatchery, smolt and market-size Atlantic Salmon Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) R&D facility in Poland has successfully grown several large batches since opening in 2016.
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NewsCrown Estate Scotland hires energy lead
Colin Palmer has been appointed to lead the development of offshore renewable energy and aquaculture for the public body that manages the leasing of Scotland’s seabed.
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NewsScottish fishermen’s leaders welcome PM’s personal commitment
Fishermen’s leaders in Scotland have welcomed direct assurances from Prime Minister Theresa May that the UK government is committed to securing “the best deal possible” for the industry in the Brexit negotiations.
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NewsExamples of successful high energy operations
Setting the scene for High Energy Mariculture Conference’s technical visit to Corfu Sea Farm, Yannis Papadopoulos, partner at Corfu Sea Farm in Kassiopi, northeast Corfu, introduced his company’’s 1992-established sea bass and sea bream production in session two
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NewsTechnology in high energy operations
The first session of this year’’s High Energy Mariculture Conference began with a range of examples on how to successfully maximise production offshore through technology
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NewsHigh Energy Mariculture opens with keynote
The High Energy Mariculture Conference 2018 opened today with Conference Chairman Langley Gace, Senior Vice President of InnovaSea Systems Inc. giving the keynote address. Also present for the opening session were Vasilis Gontzes, General Manager of conference sponsor Fitco S.A and Dr. Beyhan de Jong, Associate Analyst at RaboResearch Food ...
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NewsSalmon farmer secures equipment purchase loan
Irish salmon farming company Bradán Beo Teoranta has purchased a feed barge from AKVA Group and cage nets from Mørenot Aquaculture through a loan from Export Credit Norway.
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NewsResearch explores ‘triple benefit’ of phytase
Two new studies demonstrate that phytase offers tilapia producers a threefold benefit, affecting performance, profitability and sustainability.
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NewsEU Fisheries Ministers criticised for lack of ambition in setting fishing quotas for the Baltic
Europêche has criticised a lack of ambition on the part of EU fisheries ministers in setting next year’s Baltic Sea quotas, stating that quotas for western cod could have been higher, while still respecting scientific advice and management plans.
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NewsScottish fine foods hit US and Switzerland
An award-winning brand of food and drink products inspired by British royalty is now available for consumers to lay their hands on in the USA and Switzerland.
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NewsFAO targets Mediterranean sustainability
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO) Blue Hope Initiative has been officially launched for key communities in Algeria, Tunisia and Turkey to improve efficiency and sustainability.
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NewsPlea for sustainable Baltic fisheries
EU fisheries ministers will be urged to set fishing opportunities at sustainable levels at the AGRIFISH Council in Luxembourg on 15 and 16 October.
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NewsAcross the whole value chain at the Seafood ShowHow
Every year Marel opens its doors to customers at Pier 91 in Seattle, giving them a unique experience of the latest seafood processing technology and this year Marel’s Seafood ShowHow will take place at Pier 91 in Seattle, 14-16th November.
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NewsA hidden fleet: Chinese ownership of Ghana’s industrial fishery
An investigation by The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) focuses on ownership of Ghanaian fishing capacity by Chinese companies, in contravention of Ghanaian law which does not allow foreign ownership or control of fishing vessels under the Ghanaian flag.
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NewsSkretting recirculation hall enables research
Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre has added a recirculation hall to its Norway operations to enable researchers to conduct precise experiments on its latest closed system feed formulations in strict, closely monitored environmental conditions.
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NewsThai Union named business leader of the year at Ethical Corporation responsible business awards
Thai Union Group was honoured at Ethical Corporation''s 8th Annual Responsible Business Awards for sustainability leadership with Dr. Darian McBain, Thai Union’s global director for sustainable development, receiving the coveted Business Leader of the Year Award at a ceremony in London.
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NewsInshore vessels benefit from monitoring app
Five inshore fishing vessels under 10m have been fitted with the AST AVMS (autonomous vessel monitoring system) and iCatch reporting app as part of the CEFAS/MMO/DEFRA sponsored ‘Spurdog bycatch avoidance programme’ in the southern North Sea.
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NewsSonardyne appoints Business Development Manager for aquaculture and renewables
Navigation and positioning technology company Sonardyne International Ltd. has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Paull as Business Development Manager to help support and develop the firm’s business within the growing aquaculture and renewables industries.
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NewsNorth Sea marine litter to be mapped
A new research project will map how much marine litter is floating around in the water column of the North Sea, how is it distributed and what type it is.
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NewsItalian trawler operator certified sustainable by Friend of the Sea
The fishing activities of Italian fishing company Asaro have been demonstrated to be sustainable as it is awarded Friend of the Sea certification for its fisheries in the Mediterranean and off West Africa.
