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  • Growing demand for raw tuna is driving the increase in tuna output
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    The future of tuna

    2014-10-29T18:27:00Z

    David Hayes speaks to the Tokyo-based Organisation for the Promotion of Responsible Tuna Fisheries (OPRT) about tuna fishing in the Pacific Ocean.

  • The eSea®System
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    Marine scales win Icelandic Fisheries Award

    2014-10-29T18:00:00Z

    Swedish company Unisystem has celebrated another great success as the winner of the ''Outstanding International Supplier - Processing (small companies) Award’ at the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2014.

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    Two machines launched by Velfag

    2014-10-29T17:34:00Z

    At IceFish 2014 Velfag introduced two new fish processing machines - a brand new innovative project in the making, the M700 ABMD filleting machine made from antibacterial metal-detective plastic, and the M720 filleting machine for Large-XXXL white fish.

  • Pew has condemned the proposal to allow continued overfishing of a number of other stocks including cod, for which scientists recommend a zero TAC
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    Controversial TACs proposed for 2015

    2014-10-29T10:07:00Z

    The European Commission proposed fishing limits for 2015 have received a mixed response by some who say that many exceed safe limits specified by scientific advice.

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    Chat app for fishermen

    2014-10-28T17:33:00Z

    Mobile satellite company, Inmarsat, has launched a new chat application for fishermen on board Chinese coastal fishing vessels to keep in close contact with colleagues and family.

  • The GSI has highlighted its approach and progress towards the sustainability of the salmon farming industry with its first report ‘Building the Foundation for a Sustainable Future’
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    GSI unveils first progress report

    2014-10-27T12:59:00Z

    The Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) has highlighted its approach and progress towards the sustainability of the salmon farming industry with its first report ‘Building the Foundation for a Sustainable Future’.

  • North-East Atlantic mackerel is healthy, but the Coastal States failed to agree on comprehensive management of the stock
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    Mackerel stays strong but States divide

    2014-10-24T12:40:00Z

    Scientific advice from ICES on total allowable catch for 2015 between Coastal States reveals a strong status of mackerel stock in the North-East Atlantic.

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    Downlighting and Upcycling at the Oddi Exhibition Stand

    2014-10-23T15:54:12Z

    The company breakdown is 75% packaging and 25% print and they are continually looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Their stand at the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition was a good example of this with the floor of the stand originating from wooden pallets made from sustainable wood. When ...

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    Feeding a generation the Icelandic way

    2014-10-23T15:53:56Z

    Traditionally, Icelandic people include a high percentage of fish in their diets, however changing behaviour and access to larger supermarkets has meant a decline in local fishmongers over the past 20 years. Children and teenagers are turning towards high sugar diets which is of concern to the Icelandic Government ...

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    Commonwealth not overfished

    2014-10-23T13:32:00Z

    The latest Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) Fishery status reports show that no Commonwealth managed fisheries are subject to overfishing.

  • The MS Amarissa Joye was built by ADB Boats and launched in Vancouver in September
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    Launch of the MS "Amarissa Joye"

    2014-10-23T13:06:00Z

    Marine Harvest Canada staff and the Walkus family gathered in Vancouver last month to celebrate the launch of a new harvest vessel, the MS ‘Amarissa Joye’.

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    Marine Harvest revenues on the rise

    2014-10-23T12:54:00Z

    Marine Harvest is set for an overall strong 2014 after recording an operational EBIT of NOK 912 million (US$139m) in the third quarter, compared to NOK 793 million (US$121m) in Q3 2013.

  • Compact plate freezer installed in Mauritius
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    Tucal factory at full capacity

    2014-10-23T09:49:00Z

    Tucal will be ending 2014 with its factory working at full capacity to fulfil orders before Christmas.

  • Self-sampling relies on a high degree of trust and cooperation between fishermen and scientists
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    The Norwegian Reference Fleet

    2014-10-23T09:26:00Z

    It is very important that the research scientists who give advice on fisheries management issues have sound knowledge about the different fisheries; how and where the fleets operate during the season, and what and how they fish.

  • Jersey Sea Farms, Jersey Oyster Ltd and Seymour Oysters have all been certified to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Bivalves Standard
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    First oyster farms certified to ASC

    2014-10-22T14:34:00Z

    Three oyster farms have become the first in the world to enter assessment against the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Bivalves Standard for responsible aquaculture.

  • Foundations have been laid for the ice production facility at Plymouth Fisheries
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    Ice plant starts to take shape

    2014-10-22T14:29:00Z

    Work is well underway on the vital new £1.2m ice production and chilling facilities being created at Plymouth Fisheries, UK.

  • Grotle. Courtesy of Cummins Norway
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    Owner satisfied with vessel’s performance

    2014-10-22T14:08:00Z

    In June 2013, Polish Shipyard Poltramp began the construction of a 20.99 x 8.5m longliner for a Norwegian customer.

  • Karmenu Vella
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    Karmenu Vella in charge of delivering healthy oceans

    2014-10-22T13:06:00Z

    The new European Commission, headed by President Jean-Claude Juncker, has been confirmed by the European Parliament vote.

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    New facilities for Haikui Seafood

    2014-10-22T11:30:00Z

    The Chinese subsidiary of Haikui Seafood AG is relocating its existing processing facilities to the new Dongshan Marine Biotechnology Industrial Park.

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    Plans to save the European eel

    2014-10-22T11:18:00Z

    A report on the measures taken by EU countries to ensure the recovery of European eel has been issued by the European Commission.