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Australian biofouling trial to take place this week
Australian-based Franmarine Underwater Services is conducting trials in Henderson, Western Australia this week on an improved treatment system for removing biofouling from hulls, while vessels are still in the water.
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NewsSeafish appoints new aquaculture manager
UK authority Seafish has appointed Lee Cocker as the organisation’s aquaculture manager to help deliver the Domestic Aquaculture Strategy programme.
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NewsTackling shrimp disease with genomics
New research on markers for genes that determine how well shrimp resists white spot syndrome could significantly reduce problems caused by the disease in the aquaculture industry.
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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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NewsNew 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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NewsSeafish 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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NewsMSC 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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NewsQueensland 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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NewsNew iSharkFin software to identify sharks
A new digital technique has been developed by FAO to quickly identify shark species.
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NewsNor-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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NewsCutting 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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NewsNZ 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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NewsOra 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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NewsCatchOfTheDay 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.
