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First aquaponic urban farm for London
GrowUp Urban Farms has been granted planning permission to build London’s first commercial scale aquaponic urban farm.
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NewsTackling the issue of seafood packaging
The Association of International Seafood Professionals (ASIP) is in talks with Shiva Balivada, a father of nanotechnology applications in India and co-founder of Polar Bear International, to tackle the issue of plastic packaging.
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Ocean Prosperity Roadmap released
Scientists of a new research series say economic, nutrition and conservation gains could be made from the ocean in the next 10 years if the global fishing industry adopts sustainable reforms.
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US electronic monitoring and reporting grants
The US National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has announced the first round of grant awards for the Electronic Monitoring and Reporting (EMR) Grant Program.
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NewsKongsberg extends hydroacoustic product range
Kongsberg Maritime has extended its portfolio of sophisticated scientific hydroacoustic products with the launch of the Simrad EK80, a high precision wideband echo sounder.
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Overfishing - the major threat to European fish species
Overfishing is apparently the major threat to fish in European seas with sharks, commercial deep-sea species, groupers, and halibut among most threatened species.
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New research uncovers real identities
The number of fishing vessels changing between two ‘passports’ – one real and one fake – to disguise illegal and over fishing is increasing, according to a new report.
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NewsConsolidation is the key for Vietnam’s seafood processors
There are big changes afoot in Vietnam’s seafood processing industry.
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NewsMoving in the right direction
Ground-breaking research into fish stocks, improved traceability and marine conservation have been the focus for Denmark’s fishing sector. Adrian Tatum reports.
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Cannon Fish Company opens processing plant
Cannon Fish Company has opened its new seafood processing plant in Kent, Washington, USA, which has the potential to employ 200 individuals.
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Name change for Piriou subsidiary
The South East Asia Shipyard (SEAS) – PIRIOU’s subsidiary in Vietnam – has changed its name to PIRIOU VIETNAM.
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Upcycling fisheries byproducts
The company launched The Salmon Leather Project on Kickstarter on 27 May, and passed its $17,500 funding goal within 24 hours. “Two billion pounds of seafood byproducts are thrown away each year in Alaska,” said Tidal Vision founder and CEO, Craig Kasberg. “By developing new technologies to upcycle these ...
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NewsThe fish we eat
Menakhem Ben-Yami looks at the term ‘sustainability’ and how it now covers more than just the fish itself.
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NewsUpcycling fisheries byproducts
Tidal Vision – a new company based in Juneau, Alaska – has big plans to turn ocean byproducts into high-quality, durable aquatic leathers and performance textiles, promoting sustainability and reducing waste.
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NewsRecord-breaking Seafood Expo Global
The 23rd edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, held in Brussels in April, covered a record-breaking 36,063m² - making it the largest meeting place in the world for seafood professionals.
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NewsNomad acquires Iglo Group
Nomad Holdings Limited has completed its acquisition of European frozen food company Iglo Foods Holdings Limited - home of Birds Eye - for approximately €2.6 billion.
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NewsIPNLF warning over high levels of dFADs
The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) says that the number of drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs) now permitted in the Indian Ocean is dangerously high, undermining the sustainability of tuna fisheries.
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NewsUS passes Magnuson-Stevens reauthorisation
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation reauthorising the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), the primary law governing fisheries resource management in offshore federal waters.
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Pentair opens aquaculture centre of excellence
Global water solutions expert, Pentair, has opened a new Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems'' World Aquaculture Technology Engineering & Research Center of Excellence in Florida, US.
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NewsEC plans for 2016 quotas
The European Commission has opened the online public consultation on its views and intentions for setting the annual fishing quotas for 2016.
