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    Eday salmon farm doubles capacity

    2016-05-13T15:59:00Z

    Eday salmon farm, in the North of Orkney, has announced that it has completed a major expansion works.

  • It is unnecessary to increase seafood portion sizes
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    Portion sizes out of control

    2016-05-13T12:02:00Z

    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.

  • Mackerel has won back its certified sustainable status
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    Mackerel back to being sustainable

    2016-05-13T11:13:00Z

    An international coalition of mackerel fishermen has won MSC certification back for their North East Atlantic mackerel catches.

  • Fishing in Mozambique. Credit: Stig Nygaard
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    A more sustainable approach

    2016-05-12T12:52:00Z

    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.

  • Sustainable seafood is on the up, says the SSI Review
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    Sustainable seafood on the up

    2016-05-12T12:48:00Z

    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

    2016-05-12T11:38:00Z

    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.

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    Better cooperation could increase Pacific revenues

    2016-05-12T11:00:00Z

    Better management of tuna fisheries can help Pacific Island countries gain as much as US$344 million per year in additional sustainable revenues and create 7,500 to 15,000 jobs by 2040, according to a new World Bank report.

  • The PX InSight sensor selecting tool generates a 3D image of the trawl
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    New app simplifies trawl monitoring configuration

    2016-05-12T10:00:00Z

    A new Windows® app has been designed to support distributors, dealers and end-users in creating a cost-effective Simrad PX MultiSensor package that delivers optimal performance for single or double trawls.

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    Marine Harvest first quarter results

    2016-05-11T15:19:00Z

    Marine Harvest released its earnings and results for the first quarter of 2016 on Wednesday 11 May.

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    Chilean salmon industry disputes

    2016-05-11T15:12:00Z

    The Chillean salmon industry is still cut off from its main markets as fishermen walked out on talks with the government.

  • Seafish is helping to support business sign up to the RFS
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    Seafish RFS support courses

    2016-05-11T10:50:00Z

    Seafish, the industry authority on seafood, has developed a new course to support businesses interested in the roll out of the new Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS) to the UK fleet.

  • Trials of a new prawn trawl on board Amity II have seen an encouraging reduction in the volume of unwanted catch
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    New trawl design reduces unwanted catches

    2016-05-11T09:31:00Z

    Preliminary fishing trials using a new design of prawn trawl developed to reduce unwanted bycatches of fish have produced encouraging results.

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    Thai Union performance

    2016-05-10T16:37:00Z

    The Thai Union (TU) has announced its 2016 first quarter performance statistics, which shows a promising start to the year.

  • Now all canned tuna sold in Waitrose supermarkets will be responsibly caught
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    Waitrose to stock only sustainable canned tuna

    2016-05-10T14:46:00Z

    Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to set a deadline to ensure that all the branded canned tuna it sells will be sourced using more sustainable fishing methods by the end of next year.

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    Tweet #HealthySeas to Donate

    2016-05-06T16:21:00Z

    Intasave Oceans has launched its new tweet to donate #HealthySeas campaign which aims to bring in funds for its Healthy Seas, Happy People fundraising programme.

  • Consumers recognise that fish oil supplements are not as beneficial to health as eating the real thing, according to a US survey
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    Fish or supplements? Consumers know which is best

    2016-05-05T14:26:00Z

    Consumers recognise there are more health benefits to be gained from eating fish and seafood compared with taking fish oil supplements, according to a recent survey in the United States.

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    Western Australia invests in new multi-species shellfish hatchery

    2016-05-05T11:02:00Z

    Support for Western Australia’s emerging aquaculture industry has been reaffirmed with in the Liberal National Government’s 2016-17 state budget.

  • Susi Pudjiastuti, Indonesian Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries
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    Indonesia underlines commitment to eliminating IUU fishing

    2016-05-05T10:16:00Z

    Indonesia’s Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), Susi Pudjiastuti, will emphasise the government’s commitment to ending IUU fishing in Indonesian waters and beyond, in her keynote address to the combined 2nd Bali Tuna Conference (BTC) and the 5th International Coastal Tuna Business Forum (ICTBF).

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    Four-star BAP tilapia from China available in the US

    2016-05-05T09:41:00Z

    The first shipment of four-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) tilapia from China is hitting US shores, meaning it will soon be available to US customers.

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    Russian longline fisheries sign contracts for MSC assessment

    2016-05-04T16:16:00Z

    The Russian Longline Fishery Association (LFA) has signed contracts with certifier Marine Certification for the MSC assessment for its two fisheries in the Russian Far East.