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    $1.2m available for aquaculture research

    2016-04-12T11:34:00Z

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced more than $1.2 million in available funding to support the development of environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture in the United States.

  • Five years after the devastating Japanese tsunami, Miyagi Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative oyster farms are celebrating ASC certification
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    Japan oysters ASC

    2016-04-12T10:45:00Z

    Five years after the tsunami that devastated the east coast of Japan, the Miyagi Prefecture Fisheries are celebrating a major milestone.

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    PNA Vessel Day Scheme to remain

    2016-04-12T09:59:00Z

    A Pacific island fisheries bloc has unanimously decided to maintain its Vessel Day Scheme (VDS) management system.

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    Progress on conserving marine biodiversity

    2016-04-12T09:52:00Z

    The first step has been taken on developing a legally-binding instrument for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.

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    MSC fish gets government approval

    2016-04-11T11:53:00Z

    The UK government’s official healthy eating guidelines now recommend that consumers choose fish from sustainable sources, including Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified seafood.

  • Employees at Vancouver Shipyards witness the first cut of steel
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    Seaspan begin construction on second OFSV

    2016-04-11T11:38:00Z

    Seaspan Shipyards, Vancouver, has announced the start of construction on its second National Shipbuilding Strategy (NNS) ship.

  • Hatchery opening signals future for aquaculture in Timor-Leste
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    Future bright for Timor-Leste with hatchery opening

    2016-04-08T10:03:00Z

    A new hatchery has been unveiled in Timor-Lester as a crucial part of its National Aquaculture Development Strategy (2012-2030).

  • A new study explains that global ocean fish populations could increase
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    Global ocean fish populations could increase while providing more food

    2016-04-07T15:22:00Z

    A new study, co-authored by University of Washington researchers, has revealed that most of the world’s wild fisheries could be at healthy levels in just ten years.

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    Penalties against illegal fishers welcomed

    2016-04-07T13:47:00Z

    The Australian Government has congratulated Spanish authorities for taking action against several Spanish nationals and companies involved in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Southern Ocean.

  • “Now we’re seeing the beginning a product’s success,” said Hans-Ove Semmingsen
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    Lower blood pressure with shrimp shells

    2016-04-06T10:18:00Z

    The dietary supplement Systolite is expected to be launched onto the UK market this year, with the product being ready for the European market by 2018.

  • Brakes is looking to grow its range of ASC certified products, starting with the new warm water prawns
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    Brakes offers ASC certified prawns

    2016-04-06T09:19:00Z

    Brakes, has become the first food service supplier to introduce Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified prawns in the UK.

  • This innovative new facility is said to be a significant step in Norway’s efforts to address the impending global food gap challenge
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    Offshore aquaculture project gets green light

    2016-04-05T12:41:00Z

    The Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Fisheries has given the green light for Norway’s first development concession enabling Ocean Farming AS, supported by Kongsberg Maritime AS, to build the ''world’s first'' automated exposed aquaculture facility.

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    Apprehension of foreign fishing vessel in Aussie waters

    2016-04-05T11:14:00Z

    The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has apprehended a foreign fishing vessel suspected of fishing offences in the Territorial Sea within the Australian Fishing Zone (AFZ).

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    TU supports government policy

    2016-04-04T10:58:00Z

    Thai Union Group Public Company Limited (TU) has launched a Pilot Plant with deputy Prime Minster Dr Somkid Jatursripitak.

  • Yaleo has grown quickly to become one of the world’s leading tilapia aquaculture firms
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    New Aller Aqua factory in Zambia

    2016-03-31T16:53:00Z

    Aller Aqua has partnered with Yaleo Limited to construct a new fish feed factory in Zambia.

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    Next Generation Marine Power

    2016-03-31T16:30:00Z

    The ‘Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion’ conference will focus on viable solutions for vessels of all sizes at Grand Harbour, Southampton from 26 to 28 April 2016.

  • Octopus 10
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    New Octopus 10 from BlueTraker

    2016-03-31T14:18:00Z

    The new Octopus 10 from BlueTraker is a touch screen terminal with pre-installed applications for fisheries.

  • Oceana claims that swordfish are still being illegally fished in the Mediterranean despite the establishment of a register of authorised vessels
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    Italian register not enough in fight against illegal fishing

    2016-03-31T11:36:00Z

    Oceana welcomes the establishment of an official register of Italian vessels authorised to catch Mediterranean swordfish but warns that much more is needed to secure the recovery of this long overfished stock.

  • The demand for Faroese salmon is huge. Credit: www.bakkafrost.fo
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    Aquaculture growth in the Faroe Islands

    2016-03-31T11:26:00Z

    Faroese aquaculture is now growing at a formidable speed and exports may soon surpass those of traditional fisheries.

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    New director of scientific affairs at NFI

    2016-03-31T11:00:00Z

    Margaret Malkoski is joining the National Fisheries Institute (NFI) as its new director of scientific affairs.