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Calais disruption plan announced
North-East MSP, Christian Allard, has welcomed the announcement of a ‘quick to market’ route for fresh produce caught up in delays at the Channel Tunnel – which will protect Scotland’s vital seafood export sector.
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NewsConsumers missing out on seafood benefits
According to a study conducted by the USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists, while most US consumers eat some seafood, the amounts are inadequate to meet federal dietary guidelines.
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Illegal fishing operation fined over AUD $2m
The crew of the illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing vessel Perlon - detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in May this year - has been convicted of offences under the Malaysian Fisheries Act.
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Human trafficking solutions discussed in Thailand
Thai Union Group executives, together with Lisa Rende Taylor, director of the Issara Institute Foundation met with Police General Somyot Poompanmoung, Commissioner General, Royal Thai Police to discuss possible solutions on human trafficking problems in the Thai seafood and fishing industry.
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NewsSunscreen from fish slime and algae
Researchers have developed a new UV blocking material out of naturally occurring molecules found in algae and fish slime that can be used to make more effective sunscreen, bandages and contact lenses.
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IPNLF: Integrity of MSC under threat
The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) is warning that the integrity of the MSC sustainability standard is under threat, due to the “flawed determination” to certify the Echebastar Indian Ocean purse seine skipjack, yellowfin and bigeye tuna fishery.
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NewsRobotic gliders enhance ocean survey work
The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has reached a major milestone, gathering the equivalent of five years of oceanographic data using robotic underwater Seagliders.
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NewsNew Zambian aquafeed mill
Yalelo Ltd has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Famsun Co Ltd, formerly Muyang Co Ltd, to supply a new turn-key dedicated aquafeed mill in Zambia.
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NewsIs trawling driving evolutionary change?
Scientists at the University of Glasgow investigating whether commercial trawling is driving evolutionary change in fish have found that fitter fish are better at evading capture.
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MAIB accident stats reiterates need for training
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) says that the new Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) accident statistics underlines why fishermen should advantage of funded training.
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Furuno increases investment in ENL
Japan’s Furuno has increased its investment in New Zealand’s ENL to a total of 29.5% - an increase from the initial 10% announced in July 2014.
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NewsA new research fund to be presented at Aqua Nor
AWR’s objective is to secure a sustainable management of the living marine resources in the Antarctic, and to stimulate human understanding of the marine ecosystem and animal life in the region.
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NewsIndustry gathers to safeguard Torres Strait
The Protected Zone Joint Authority (PZJA), responsible for the management of commercial and traditional fishing in the Australian area of the Torres Strait, are set to meet this week to discuss the productive future of the Torres Strait.
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Seafood farmers support call for new Aquaculture Act
Canada’s seafood farmers and the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance are supporting the unanimous recommendations by the Senate Standing Committee of Fisheries and Oceans including the call for a new national Aquaculture Act, the first federal act of its kind in Canada.
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Investment package for Slovenia
The European Commission has adopted a key investment package for the Slovenian maritime, fisheries and aquaculture sectors worth €32.6m for the period 2014-2020.
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NewsFirst trout farm in Turkey ASC certified
The first trout farm in Turkey has become certified against the Aquaculture Stewardship Council Trout Standard.
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Omega-3 fatty acids may help cancer patients
A new study by researchers at the University Hospitals of Leicester, UK, has found that adding omega-3 fatty acids to anti-tumor medications may improve treatment response and quality of life for cancer patients.
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NewsWSC to examine industry regulations
The programme for this year’s World Seafood Congress (WSC) will include an in-depth examination of trade legislation and food safety regulations affecting the global seafood industry.
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NewsOpposition against duty free exports for Norway
Representatives of the Scottish Pelagic Processors Association (SPPA) are calling on the Scottish and UK Governments to oppose an agreement to allow Norway duty free exports of mackerel and herring to EU member countries.
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NewsIndustry takes action on IUU fishing
The fight to put an end to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is growing, with more countries ratifying an international agreement on ‘Port State Measures’.
