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NewsPEI lobster trap fishery certified
The Prince Edward Island (PEI) lobster trap fishery has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
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NewsGreenpeace blocks S. Korean vessel
Greenpeace is protesting against South Korea''s "lack of control over its illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) activities" by blocking the departure of fishing vessel ''Insung 3'' from Busan.
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NewsRenewable energy from aquaculture
Preparations are being made for an EU-funded trial that will test the feasibility of producing renewable energy from aquaculture and agriculture waste.
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Patagonian tootfish TAC increased
The total allowable catch for Australia’s Patagonian toothfish has been increased by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA).
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NewsAustralia and China sign free trade agreement
A free trade agreement has been signed between China and Australia in a deal that is Australia’s biggest-ever and that has taken a decade to finalise.
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NewsICCAT bluefin tuna quota a cause for concern
The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas’ (ICCAT) decision to approve 20% annual increases in catches over three years of Atlantic bluefin tuna has come under fire from conservationists.
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Aquaculture projects to receive Sea Pact grants
Sea Pact has announced that the University of North Texas (UNT) and WWF-Chile are the recipients of the coalition’s third round of grants.
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NewsAbsorbent crate liner added to Sea-Fresh range
Sirane has added a new absorbent crate liner for seafood packaging to its Sea-Fresh range.
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NewsSalmon producer opts for Valka system
Norwegian salmon producer Slakteriet AS has selected Icelandic company Valka AS to provide a complete grading and packing system for whole salmon, which includes automated ice dosing, labelling and box handling system.
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News‘Benarkle II’ completed
Macduff Shipyards Limited has completed the whitefish trawler ‘Benarkle II’ PD 400 for the Peterhead, UK, based Benarkle Partnership.
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Tuna broker FoS certified
Taiwanese tuna broker F.C.F. Fishery Co. has achieved Friend of the Sea (FoS) certification for a number of its purse seine fleets.
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NewsAll Tassal salmon farming operations ASC certified
Tasmanian salmon producer Tassal has achieved Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for all of its salmon farming operations.
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Seafish publishes seafood guidance
Seafish has published a new guidance document, which aims to support industry to adapt to key legislative changes around information to be made available to seafood consumers.
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NewsCall for support for communities struck by Ebola
The World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) has called for accelerated action to support West African communities devastated by the scourge of Ebola.
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NewsAquaculture can grow faster, says FAO
A new report says that fish farming will likely grow more than expected in the coming decade, offering a chance for improved nutrition for millions of people.
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NewsAtlantic bluefin tuna: counting the numbers
A new US$145,694 grant is being used to design and carry out the first autonomous aerial vehicle surveys of Atlantic bluefin tuna that will help provide regional estimates of their numbers.
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NewsClumps to optimise performance
Twin-rig fishing is a very popular and effective fishing technique, but to be successful it is essential to keep the central wire between the two trawls close to the seabed so as to optimise fishing performance.
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New vessel design to be unveiled
Naval architect Jensen Maritime and shipbuilder Vigor will unveil designs for a new 352ft fishing vessel at the Pacific Maritime Expo.
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NewsIcelandic marine industry generates up to 30% of GDP
According to a new report published by the Iceland Ocean Cluster, ocean industries generate 25-30% of Iceland''s gross domestic product and between 15-20% of employment.
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New processing factory in Namibia
A new state-of-the-art horse mackerel processing factory has opened at Walvis Bay in Namibia.
