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NewsGreenland fisheries certified
Greenland’s cod, haddock and saithe fishery has become the country’s first to achieve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for finfish.
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NewsSeafish updates fishing methods publication
UK authority Seafish has published its new ‘Basic Fishing Methods’, a popular publication which details the various fishing methods used by commercial fishermen catching seafood in the UK.
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Artificial reefs home to 50 fish species
The number of fish species recorded at Western Australia’s first trial artificial reefs has more than quadrupled in two years,
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Fuller’s joins Sustainable Seafood Coalition
Today Fuller’s Inns joins the Sustainable Seafood Coalition (SSC) as its first new member since the launch of the sourcing and labelling codes in September 2014.
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Vietnamese tuna and swordfish FoS certified
Nha Trang Bay Joint Stock Company has achieved Friend of the Sea certification.
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Sea scallop research
NOAA Fisheries Service and the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) have announced that 10 research projects have been selected for support through the Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside (RSA) program.
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Net Systems adds purse seine net loft
Net Systems on Bainbridge Island, Washington State, USA, has taken over the Purse Seine Net Department for Marco Global.
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NewsTwin rig brings benefits
Over the last eight years, the Notus Trawlmaster net monitoring system has been installed on over 200 vessels across the UK and Ireland. One of the main reasons for its popularity is that the Trawlmaster system was specifically designed for twin-rigging.
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NewsNew tool to help secure scallops
A computer programme has been developed to help bring the US$559m United States sea scallop fishery back from the brink of collapse.
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First Kerala vannamei shrimp farming venture
India’s Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) has begun vannamei shrimp farming – the first of its kind in Kerala.
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NewsPacific Island countries urged to increase tuna consumption
David Hayes looks at what fish can do to combat obesity and diabetes in Pacific Island countries.
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NFFO warns against SNP election
As the UK prepares to vote in its general election, the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation (NFFO) has expressed its concern over the “negative impact” of having a Scottish Fisheries Minister taking the lead in representing the UK industry at EU level.
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NewsA more efficient and effective future
Adrian Tatum reports in the importance of efficient and effective fishing.
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World's first industrial plant for copepods
C-Feed (a spin-off from SINTEF) has so far produced copepods on a small scale in Trondheim, Norway, but when the new plant opens in the autumn, the company will start by increasing its production by a factor of 10. Using unique technology from SINTEF, the new factory, which is ...
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NewsNew range of commercial liferafts launched
Ocean Safety is launching a brand new range of liferafts, specifically designed for the demanding and diverse requirements of the commercial maritime sector.
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Strict conditions imposed in the SPF
Mid-water trawlers in the Small Pelagic Fishery will only be allowed to fish during daytime hours as part of more restrictive measures put in place by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA).
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NewsNew scallop processing line for Eastern Fisheries
Iceland’s Skaginn Inc has completed an IQF frozen scallop processing line for USA-based Eastern Fisheries, Inc.
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NewsWorld's first industrial plant for copepods
Norwegian company C-Feed is building the world''s first industrial plant for copepods – a fish-fry feed for the production of ballan wrasse, tuna, halibut and other marine species.
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NewsNew hub for advanced prawn breeding research
Australia’s James Cook University and partner organisations have launched a new prawn research hub, which will focus on developing the world’s most advanced breeding program for the farmed black tiger prawn.
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NewsFour-Star BAP for third Indian group
Avanti Feeds Limited has become India’s third group to achieve four-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) status for shrimp or any species.
