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Skaginn completes frozen scallop processing plant
Icelandic company Skaginn has completed an IQF frozen scallop processing line for Seatrade International Company.
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New fish drying technology unveiled
New fish drying technology developed by Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) is set to reduce health hazards and food losses in West African fishing villages and improve food safety, quality and working conditions.
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Seafish landing obligation analysis
Seafish, industry authority on seafood, is commissioning a project to analyse the impact of the planned phased implementation of the landing obligation on the UK supply chain.
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MSC updates seafood traceability standard
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has revised its requirements for seafood suppliers, processors and vendors, making its Chain of Custody Standard more streamlined, clear and accessible.
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Queensland groper breeding project
A scientist at Australia’s University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) is developing new ways to breed Queensland gropers in captivity, in order to establish a lucrative aquaculture industry and protect vulnerable wild stocks in South-East Asia.
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New iSharkFin software to identify sharks
A new digital technique has been developed by FAO to quickly identify shark species.
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Nor-Fishing Foundation seeks Travel Award applications
The Nor-Fishing Foundation is inviting applications for its 2015 Nor-Fishing Foundation Travel Award.
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Funding for mackerel, cod and halibut research announced
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has announced $92,850 in funding to help the Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research study mackerel, cod and halibut.
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Cutting the red tape in Oz
Australia’s commercial fishing industry looks set to benefit from extra red tape reduction measures helping to ensure a competitive and sustainable future, thanks to the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA).
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NZ research to boost sustainable salmon farming
A NZ$5.2m (US$3.9m) research project being led by New Zealand King Salmon is set to further improve the sustainability of salmon farming in the country.
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Ora King salmon voted ‘most sustainable’
New Zealand’s Ora King salmon is a ‘Best Choice’ for consumers after being recognised as one of the world’s most sustainable by consumer guide, ‘Seafood Watch’.
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CatchOfTheDay awareness campaign
Members of the UK fishing industry are being encouraged to get on board with a forthcoming campaign designed to champion the sustainability of fish landed by the UK fishing fleet in a week-long Twitter campaign in March.
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Fusion Marine wins £1.25m orders
Scotland’s Fusion Marine is to supply salmon pens for Cooke Aquaculture Scotland farm sites in Orkney and Shetland – contract worth more than £1.25m.
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Two Palfinger Marine cranes delivered
At the end of last year Palfinger Marine partner PK d.o.o. delivered two cranes to Uljanik shipyard and to Cromaris d.d.
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Funding for Fleetwood Fish Park
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that £2.5m from the Regional Growth Fund has been allocated to Fleetwood Fish Park.
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New GM for Ibercisa
Ibercisa has appointed Roberto Rodriguez Orro as its new general manager in place of Ramón Carrera, who has been recently promoted to be member of the Board of Directors.
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Multi-year aquaculture licensing in BC
Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada, has announced that the Department will be implementing multi-year licensing for aquaculture operators in British Columbia, which can be issued for up to nine years.
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‘Örfirisey RE’ crew commended
The crew of factory trawler ‘Örfirisey RE’ have been commended by Red Cross Iceland for ‘an outstanding life-saving achievement’ that took place back in December 2014.
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Consumers warned to beware of ‘FAD Free’ tuna
Europêche is warning consumers to be aware of fraudulent labelling on tuna that makes false claims about the way it has been caught.
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Torres Strait fishery 100% owned by traditional owners
Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people have achieved 100% ownership of the commercial Bêche-de-mer Fishery in the Torres Strait, with the purchase of the last non Indigenous commercial fishing licence.