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NewsFishermen rescued
The crew of the San Diego-based Coast Guard Cutter ‘Boutwell’ rescued four fishermen on 6 January after their disabled fishing vessel had been adrift off the coast of Panama for 14 days.
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NewsNOAA: Fish farms can be sustainable
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) says that its new report reveals specific types of fish can be farmed with minimal or no harm to the coastal ocean environment.
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NewsRare species saved from extinction?
Aquarists at ZSL London Zoo says that the worldwide appeal to find a female mate for a critically-endangered fish species has been successful after a small population was found in remote Madagascar.
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NewsComment: Fisheries and the Green lobby – what’s the real catch?
Kathryn Stack, Senior Political Advisor to Struan Stevenson MEP, Senior Vice-President of the European Parliament Fisheries Committee, writes on the influence of the Green lobby/NGOs in EU fisheries policy decision making.
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NewsNew poll shows consumer support for Alaska seafood
Following this week’s pledge to take action against Walmart regarding its seafood sourcing policy, Alaska Salmon Now has released findings from a new poll of US consumers.
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Alaska Marine Lines buys energy efficient reefers
Alaska Marine Lines is purchasing 200 of the most energy efficient refrigerated units in the world.
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NewsSenator urges Walmart to reconsider
U.S. Senator Mark Begich has written to the president and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Doug McMillon, asking the company to reconsider its decision to stop buying Alaska salmon products that are not certified by the Marine Stewardship Council.
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NewsFirst salmon farm certified
A Norwegian farm has become the first salmon farm to be awarded Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification.
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Hy-Vee commits to sustainability
US retailer Hy-Vee, Inc. has announced that it is adding a Responsible Sourcing Commitment to its comprehensive Seafood Procurement Policy.
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NewsSouthern Ocean sanctuary whales slaughtered
International campaigners have accused Japan of being guilty of “medieval butchery” after a video was released showing images of slaughtered whales onboard a Japanese vessel inside a sanctuary, local media reports.
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WTO panel requested for herring dispute
The Mission of Denmark to Geneva has filed a request to establish a WTO panel in the dispute between the Faroe Islands and the EU over Atlanto-Scandian herring.
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NewsAlaskan fishermen to take action against Walmart
Alaska fishermen are pledging to take further action against Walmart for failing to keep its promise to revise its seafood policy by the end of 2013.
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NewsNew pens for Maltese fish farm
Fusion Marine has completed a fish farm pen order worth over €300,000 for a bass and bream farming operation in Malta.
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NewsPingtan to replace its fishing vessels
Pingtan Marine Enterprise Ltd has announced that it has signed an agreement with its vessel constructor to replace 20-30 of its existing fishing vessels.
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NewsNew study on the snowball effect of overfishing
A new study led by researchers from Florida State University has examined the domino effect that occurs when too many fish are harvested from one habitat.
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NewsNew mulitbeam sonar for Ifremer
The French Research Institute for Exploration of the Sea (Ifremer) has acquired a second Simrad ME70 scientific multibeam echosounder to strengthen the organisation’s work in the Mediterranean Sea.
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NewsMacduff wins repeat order
Macduff Shipyards Limited has won an order for a 27.5m General Purpose Workboat for Inverlussa Marine Services, on the Island of Mull.
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NewsHB Grandi catch value drops
HB Grandi’s fleet has recorded a reduction in catch volumes and values for 2013, which it says was down to poor herring fishing.
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NewsNew film to show sustainability of haddock
The Scottish Whitefish Producers’ Association (SWFPA) has produced a new video charting the journey of North Sea haddock from sea to plate, to highlight the sustainability of the fishery and the high quality of the catch.
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Sea Pact announces second Request for Grant Proposals
Sea Pact has announced its second Request for Grant Proposals and is inviting Fishery and Aquaculture Improvement Projects, habitat restoration efforts, scientific research and other projects to apply for funding.
