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NewsThe importance of fish consumption
A new paper published in the peer-reviewed Food Policy journal recommends that the nutritional importance of fish, especially in resource-poor populations, needs to be taken into account in the development of national policies.
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Mollusk farm standards released
The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) has expanded the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program with the completion of the new BAP mollusk farm standards.
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NewsBiodiversity protects fish from climate change
Communities with more fish species are more productive and more resilient to rising temperatures and temperature swings, according to a new study from the Smithsonian’s Tennenbaum Marine Observatories Network and other international institutions.
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NewsNew Baader Technology Center inaugurated
The new Baader Technology Center (BTC) has been inaugurated, following a two year construction phase.
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NewsSanford discussion around recording catch
The CEO of New Zealand fishing company, Sanford Limited, has commented on the data released in a recent University of British Columbia report.
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Fife Fishermen’s Association joins SFF
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has welcomed the Fife Fishermen’s Association (FFA) as its newest member.
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New flotation system for offshore mussel farm
A unique new mussel farm flotation system for use in exposed sea sites is now in successful operation in the UK and already helping to produce high quality, fast growing mussels.
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NewsPSMA will enter into force
An international treaty to help stop illegal fishing will enter into force now that it has been ratified by more than the 25 governments needed.
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NewsSri Lanka fisheries ready for return
With its ban on fisheries exports to the EU market lifted, the country anticipates it will start to reinstate crucial trade links from next month
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NewsFISA launches new website and unveils new logo
Fibras Industriales S.A. (FISA), a global company active in net, aquaculture manufacturing and fabrication, has launched its new webpage and logo.
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NewsBeta Files
Captain Olaf Olsen, whom I''m proud to call a friend, was born in the Faroe Islands in 1935.
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NewsAn ocean of opportunity for offshore aquaculture
The Offshore Mariculture Conference was held in Barcelona, Spain, on 6-8 April 2016.
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NewsFlying the flag for Scotland
The Scottish delegation which recently attended the Brussels Seafood Expo Global, reported a successful trip, having met with motivated buyers and secured new deals.
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New CEO for SalMar
SalMar ASA’s board of directors has appointed Trond Williksen as its new CEO.
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Eday salmon farm doubles capacity
Eday salmon farm, in the North of Orkney, has announced that it has completed a major expansion works.
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NewsPortion sizes out of control
People, usually without realising it, are eating more than their forebears did, and food manufacturers are being blamed for increasing product sizes and therefore urging people to eat more than they need, to the detriment of their health.
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NewsMackerel back to being sustainable
An international coalition of mackerel fishermen has won MSC certification back for their North East Atlantic mackerel catches.
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NewsA more sustainable approach
More effort has been put into creating more sustainable fisheries on the east coast of Africa over the last few years, backed up by a large World Bank loan and grant. Adrian Tatum charts recent developments and the challenges still facing the region.
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NewsSustainable seafood on the up
Sustainable seafood now accounts for 14% of global production, a dramatic rise from just 0.5% in 2005, says a new study.
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Guidance on fish labelling
Seafish, the UK industry authority on seafood, has been working with Food Standards Scotland and Marine Scotland to produce guidance aimed at helping the fishing industry comply with European regulations on fish traceability.
