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  • The trousers had to go through rigorous testing
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    Atlantis trousers certified

    2014-07-30T14:55:00Z

    Portuguese company Toptuxedo will present its newly-certified bib trousers, Atlantis, at Nor-Fishing.

  • Sturgeon meat and caviar
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    British caviar comes on stream

    2014-07-30T13:57:00Z

    Caviar from sturgeon farmed in Devon in the south west of England, will be produced again in the autumn.

  • Alaska’s coastal waters are particularly vulnerable to ocean acidification because of cold water and unique ocean circulation patterns Photo: NOAA
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    Alaskan ocean acidification

    2014-07-30T12:08:00Z

    Ocean acidification is driving changes in waters vital to Alaska’s valuable commercial fisheries and subsistence way of life, according to new National Oceanic and Atmospheric administration (NOAA) led research.

  • New assessments have been released on the status of skipjack, yellowfin and bigeye tuna
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    Bigeye tuna at risk

    2014-07-30T11:20:00Z

    The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) has released new assessments on the status of key regional tuna stocks – skipjack, yellowfin and bigeye tuna.

  • The finalists of the 2014 Nor-Fishing Innovation Award have been announced
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    Innovation Award finalists announced

    2014-07-30T10:50:00Z

    The finalists of the 2014 Nor-Fishing Innovation Award have been announced.

  • (L-R) Robert Goguen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Member of Parliament for Moncton – Riverview – Dieppe; PEI Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development, Ron MacKinley; and General Manager of Raspberry Poin...
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    Oyster company expansion

    2014-07-30T10:26:00Z

    Raspberry Point Oyster Co. is to receive $205,000 in government funding to expand to meet current demand.

  • The RFS standard was developed in 2006 to reward responsible fishing practices on vessels
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    Seafish calls on industry feedback

    2014-07-30T09:55:00Z

    Seafish has launched a period of public consultation for a draft revision of its two Responsible Fishing Scheme standards in advance of the standards going forward for full ISO 17065 accreditation.

  • Ibercisa will exhibit its latest technology at Nor-Fishing
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    Fishing fleet chooses Ibercisa

    2014-07-29T15:20:00Z

    Marine deck machinery company, Ibercisa, will exhibit its latest technology in electrically driven machinery at Nor-Fishing in August.

  • Scotland’s 30 new MPAs Photo: Marine Scotland
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    Protecting Scotland’s seas

    2014-07-29T14:38:00Z

    Thirty Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been designated in Scotland, meaning that the country’s marine species and habitats will now be better protected.

  • Mustad Autoline’s SeaBird Saver™
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    Launch of the Seabird Saver

    2014-07-29T14:23:00Z

    Mustad Autoline will launch the SeaBird Saver™ at this year’s Nor-Fishing exhibition.

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    Significant fuel savings for DC Onboard Grid

    2014-07-29T13:44:00Z

    Extensive operational testing has confirmed that the M/V ‘Dina Star’, the world’s first vessel equipped with ABB’s DC Onboard Grid system and powered by Caterpillar engines, has achieved significant fuel and noise reduction.

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    The 10th Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition opens today!

    2014-07-29T12:53:18Z

    With a fleet of 1,582 registered fishing vessels landing 1,125 million tonnes of fish, the Icelandic fleet represents state of the art of fisheries technology. This hub of fishing technology means there is always something new on offer.Skippers and owners update and modernise their fleets frequently and the Icelandic ...

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    Register now - only 22 days until Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition is officially open

    2014-07-29T12:51:15Z

    This year, exhibitors have booked their space earlier than usual, attendees have started registering sooner and along with a bustling exhibition, inspirational Awards Evening and several conferences, including the new IceFish Conference 2014, it looks set to be the busiest IceFish event ever.So what's happening in 2014? Thursday 25 ...

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    Welcome - from Iceland, to Iceland

    2014-07-29T12:50:58Z

    Many Icelandic companies will be joining the multitude of international exhibitors for the IceFish event. Dubbed ‘the ultimate commercial fisheries showcase', IceFish promises to deliver a packed event attended by all the key members within the industry.The exhibitors cover every aspect of product and service directly involved or associated ...

  • Steve Yung
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    New Sealord CEO

    2014-07-29T11:55:00Z

    Steve Yung has been appointed the new CEO of Sealord Group Ltd.

  • Mark Hewish
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    Globavista wins UK fisheries VMS contract

    2014-07-29T11:34:00Z

    The UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has confirmed that it has awarded the contract for the supply of its Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) to Globavista Limited.

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    Kite system advantage

    2014-07-29T11:25:00Z

    According to trawl equipment manufacturer Morgère, kite systems offer some advantages over using floats on the headline of trawls.

  • Keith Colburn’s crab fishing vessel, The Wizard. Credit: hawleyjr/CC BY-SA 2.0
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    Deadliest Catch Ambassador

    2014-07-29T10:59:00Z

    Captain Keith Colburn, one of the stars of the hit television series Deadliest Catch, has become an Ambassador for the Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP).

  • The aim of the project is to develop a sea-based lobster rearing system that could ultimately benefit coastal communities
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    Fusion Marine takes part in new lobster initiative

    2014-07-29T10:26:00Z

    Scotland’s Fusion Marine is taking part in a multi-partnership project to develop a sea-based lobster rearing system that could benefit coastal communities.

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    Sea Pact request for grant proposals

    2014-07-29T10:18:00Z

    Sea Pact has announced its third Request for Grant Proposals.