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NewsImproving data collection
The World Ocean Council (WOC) is calling for the improvement of ocean and atmospheric data collection by fishing vessels following its ‘Smart Fishing Vessels’ workshop.
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NewsGreen light for aquaculture partnership
A new global partnership to help ensure that the world’s fish supplies can keep pace with booming demand has been given the green light from FAO’s Sub-Committee on Aquaculture.
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NewsAxis 4: a pocket guide to spending
DG Mare has released a new publication on the possibilities offered by the Axis 4 of the European Fisheries Fund (EFF).
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NewsNorth Sea saithe catch recertified
The Kutterfisch-Zentrale saithe fishery has been recertified to Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards, five years after becoming the first German fishing business to receive the sustainability award.
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NewsNew line weighting system a success
A new line weighting study in the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery has shown a reduced risk to seabird capture with no influence on fish catch rate.
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Nofima strengthens research
Nofima, Norway’s food research institute, is increasing its research efforts in catch handling and capture based aquaculture of cod.
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NewsNew Fisheries Minister meets with Scottish pelagic industry
New UK Fisheries Minister George Eustice and Secretary of State for Scotland Alistair Carmichael met with the Scottish pelagic industry on 15 October to discuss a range of issues, including mackerel.
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NewsScientists urge Parliament to end investment in subsidies
A letter signed by 200 scientists has been sent to the European Parliament, urging it not to invest in the subsidies voted for by the Fisheries Committee.
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NewsUsing discards for bait
A discards research project, ‘Utilisation of discards in bait’, has found that commonly discarded species could be used to balance the current shortage of bait in the supply chain.
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Airmar acquires Marport fishing division
Airmar Technology Corporation has acquired all of the assets of Marport Deep Sea Technologies’ Commercial Fishing division.
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Bluefin tuna meeting
Fisheries representatives have gathered together in Australia to talk about the sustainable management of southern bluefin tuna.
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NewsScottish fisheries – sustainability and independence
Bertie Armstrong, chief executive of the Scottish Fishing Federation (SFF) writes for World Fishing & Aquaculture on the Scottish fishing industry.
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NewsTackling change head on
Australia’s fishing sector has faced a number of challenges in the past few years and as a new government starts to develop its policies, Adrian Tatum charts the progress of one of the world’s largest fisheries.
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NewsFish craft championship competition thrills the crowds
Members of the general public, as well as from the fish trade itself, gathered to watch competitors in the UK’s National Federation of Fishmongers (NFF) annual British Fish Craft Championships at the end of August. It took place in Roald Dahl Plass in Cardiff Bay.
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Newsnef: more funding for data collection needed
Research by the New Economics Foundation (nef) says that additional funding to improve EU fish stocks management and prevent illegal fishing would help restore EU fish stocks and secure economic benefits.
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New trap reduces bycatch in Africa
Scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Kenyan Marine and Fisheries Research Institute have helped build a fish trap that keeps valuable fish in while letting undersized juvenile fish and non-target species out.
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NewsJohn Deere introduces Tier 3 engines
John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has announced that it will meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Marine Tier 3 emissions regulations with a complete line-up of diesel engines from 74 to 559kW (99 to 750hp).
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NewsWärtsilä launches new long life seal ring
Wärtsilä has launched its new Bio Seal RingTM product for maritime stern tube seal applications.
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VMS installation for Welsh scallop fishing
Succorfish is rolling out an installation programme for Welsh scallop fleets and fishermen who are yet to have vessel monitoring technology fitted for the start of the new season.
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NewsCat engine to resume production this year
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is relaunching one of its most successful marine engine platforms.
