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Overexploitation of stocks
Worldwide global fishing fleets are two to three times larger than the oceans can sustainably support, says a new European Commission study published in the journal ''PLOS One''.
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Seafish launches gear database
UK authority Seafish has launched a comprehensive online portal that details common fishing gears and selectivity devices used in commercial fisheries throughout the UK and Europe.
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Benchmark appoints new marketing director
Benchmark Holdings PLC has appointed Birgitte Sørheim as marketing director to their fast-growing Breeding and Genetics division, which was formed in November 2014 following the company’s double acquisition of Stofnfiskur and Salmobreed.
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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.
