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NewsMSC and ASC to set global standard for seaweed
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) are working together to create a joint global standard for certifying seaweed operations, and have launched a public consultation on the Seaweed Standard.
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ICES publishes special issue on ocean acidification
The ICES Journal of Marine Science has published a special issue on ocean acidification, the most-studied single topic in marine science in recent times.
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NewsYoung’s Gastro range grows by more than 50%
Young’s Seafood’s Gastro sub-brand has grown by over 50% in the past year, and is now worth over £44m.
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ShopRite commits to sourcing 100% four-star BAP
U.S. East Coast supermarket company, ShopRite, has committed to sourcing four-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) products, as part of its sustainable seafood procurement policy.
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NewsYellowfin tuna stocks in decline, says ISSF
Yellowfin tuna stocks in the Indian Ocean are in decline and over one third of tuna is overfished, according to the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF).
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Progress made on the conservation of migratory sharks
It has been agreed to include 22 additional shark and ray species in the Memorandum of Understanding on the Convention of Migratory Sharks (Sharks MoU).
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NewsMexican shrimp fishery achieves Fair Trade certification
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has announced that a Mexican shrimp fishery involved in a long-term improvement project (FIP) is now eligible for Fair Trade USA (FTUSA)’s capture fisheries standard.
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NewsCalifornia crab pot clean-up
Rather than remain idle in a closed season, crab fishermen in California have been hauling in a different catch: lost crab gear.
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WWF: Electronic monitoring vital for discard ban success
WFF has launched a new report highlighting the benefits of electronic monitoring using a combination of onboard cameras and sensors.
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NewsClimatic cycle drives stocks of critical fish
The challenges of setting catch limits has in part been overcome by a new study shedding light on the breeding patterns of Atlantic menhaden, a tiny but critical fish.
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NewsMSC celebrates 20,000 products
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is celebrating the launch of the 20,000th MSC labelled product, a paella for German discount supermarket, Netto.
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NewsEC urged to maintain pressure on Thailand
A letter has been sent to EU Commissioner Karmenu Vella which urges the Commission to maintain pressure on Thailand to build upon positive reforms that have recently been made to its fishing industry, to address the problems that facilitate both IUU fishing and human rights abuses.
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NewsSAIC enters into new collaboration with Nofima
The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has entered into a new collaboration with Norwegian research institute, Nofima.
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NewsLawsuit filed against NOAA’s new aquaculture regulations
The Center for Food Safety (CFS) has filed a lawsuit challenging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) new federal regulations, which permit industrial aquaculture offshore in US federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico for the first time.
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NewsYoung’s launches gluten free fish fingers
Young’s Seafood has launched brand new gluten free fish fingers which are set to attract new shoppers to fish fingers and take ‘Gluten Free’ to mainstream consumers.
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NewsNew trawler for Havfisk
Trawler company Havfisk has ordered a stern trawler from shipbuilder Vard at a value of approximately NOK325m (US$40m).
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Concern over dead fish in Fiji and Vanuatu
There is growing concern over recent reports of dead fish strewn along Fiji’s Coral Coast.
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NewsNew FAO recipe book promotes nutritional value of fish
FAO has published a new recipe book to encourage people to appreciate the nutritional values of fish.
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Ireland launches scheme to support non-EEA crew members
Ireland has launched an initiative aimed at improving working conditions for non-European Economic Area (EEA) crew members in specified parts of the Irish commercial sea-fishing fleet.
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Alaska administrative order to save state $1.3m
Alaska Governor Bill Walker has signed an Administrative Order which transfers administrative and research functions of the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
