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Japan and FFA agree on fisheries cooperation
Japan and members of the Forum Fisheries Agency have agreed to sustain targeted cooperation in the fisheries sector within the Pacific Islands region.
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NewsJensen Maritime completes fishing vessel conversion
Jensen Maritime was recently selected to provide engineering services including structural and mechanical work for the conversion of a 170-foot long, 40-foot wide, fishing vessel for Global Seas and Patti Marine Enterprises Inc.
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Nofima to research free trade agreements
Researchers from Nofima are studying free trade agreements to see how they affect the competitiveness of Norwegian salmon.
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NewsJohn Deere introduces Tier 3 marine engine lineup
John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has announced that it meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Marine Tier 3 emissions regulations with a complete lineup of diesel engines from 74 to 559kW (99 to 750hp).
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NewsIndustry upskilling a success in Wales
A series of specialist seafood skills workshops are running across Wales this month, aimed at fishermen, processors and fishmongers who want to upskill and learn how to add value to their product.
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Project Medfish launched
WWF and the Marine Stewardship Council have launched Project Medfish to net more secure livelihoods for Mediterranean fishing communities and fisheries.
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NewsMSC herring certificate suspended
The certifier for the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) West of Scotland herring fishery has suspended the fishery’s MSC certificate.
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NewsNew plans for Irish Sea Survival Training Centre
The Irish Sea Fisheries Board, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), has announced plans for a Sea Survival Training Centre at its National Fisheries College in Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
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News‘Active’ fish more likely to eat their own eggs
A study into why fish eat the eggs of their own offspring has shown that personality might be a factor.
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New Zealand seafood exports reach $1.63bn
New Zealand seafood exports reached a record high of $1.63 billion last year, up over 6% on 2014.
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NewsNofima to study microplastics and cod
Nofima is leading a four-year research project to investigate how microplastic particles absorb environmental contaminants and how they influence the cod food chain.
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NewsMSC first for North Atlantic blue whiting fisheries
Two thirds of the total catch of North East Atlantic blue whiting has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for sustainable fishing practices.
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NewsFirst German trout farm ASC certified
Heidefisch farm has become the first trout farm in Germany to achieve Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification against the ASC Freshwater Trout Standard.
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NewsOnline lessons in EMS launched
Four online educational modules have been developed by the Responsible Aquaculture Foundation (RAF) to help the global shrimp farming industry better manage early mortality syndrome (EMS).
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Certification for Thai and Indian shrimp farms
As part of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Global Aquaculture Alliance and Rubicon Resources, approximately 285 shrimp farms in India and Thailand will be encouraged to attain Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification.
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New proposal on fishing authorisation discussed
A proposal on the sustainable management of external fishing fleets has been presented to the agriculture and fisheries sections of the Council of the European Union.
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NOAA launches plan to save endangered marine species
US agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released a new five year action plan to stop the decline of eight marine species identified as being most at risk of extinction.
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News#superfishoil campaign launched
A new consumer campaign, #superfishoil has been launched to encourage people to eat more fish rich in omega-3 by highlighting the significant health benefits.
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NewsWorld’s first octopus fishery certified
A Spanish octopus fishery has become the first octopus fishery in the world to achieve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
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SFA warns of the dangers of fishing near gas pipelines
The Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) has warned skippers about the dangers of fishing near Total’s gas pipelines in Yell Sound.
