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NewsOSPAR adopts marine litter action plan
The OSPAR Commission is set to adopt a regional action plan for the prevention and management of marine litter in the North-East Atlantic.
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Online hotel booking facility now available!
Reykjavik is one of the most hospitable cities of the world and is home to nearly 150,000 Icelanders, nearly 50 per cent of the country's population. With a wealth of hotels, high-class restaurants, nightclubs, theatre and recreational facilities, including the world famous blue lagoon natural geothermic spa, which is ...
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Icefish values Exhibition and Awards sponsors
Vónin, a leading fishing gear designer and manufacturer, is sponsoring the Outstanding Icelandic Skipper award at the Icelandic Fisheries Awards 2014.Landsbankinn, the bank for the fisheries industry, has confirmed its sponsorship of the Outstanding Icelandic Processor award at the Icelandic Fisheries Awards 2014.Samskip, the global logistics company, is once ...
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Report on land-based aquaculture
Growing Atlantic salmon in land-based, closed-containment is technically feasible, but its commercial viability remains to be proven, says a new report commissioned by the Nova Scotia government.
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New appointments at AFMA
The Australian Government has announced the new chair and commissioners of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) Commission.
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MCTAYS invests more than £1m in upgrade
Shipbuilder MCTAYS has invested more than £1million at its UK headquarters in upgrading a slipway which is now capable of accommodating vessels up to 2,000 tonnes.
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NewsEC: The Mediterranean is heavily overfished
According to the European Commission’s latest report on the state of fish stocks, stocks in the North and West of Europe are recovering, but there are still serious problems of overfishing in the Mediterranean Sea.
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NEAFC adopts new deep-sea regulations
The North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) has adopted stronger regulations for the management of deep-sea fisheries and the conservation of deep-sea species and habitats in the North East Atlantic.
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NewsSimrad announces BSM-3 Broadband Sounder
Simrad Yachting has announced its next-generation sonar system, the Simrad BSM-3 Broadband Sounder with CHIRP (Compressed High-Intensity Radar Pulse), designed for commercial fisherman and recreational boaters.
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Scotland launches centre of excellence
A fisheries centre of excellence has been launched in Scotland to improve sustainable fishing throughout the sector.
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HB Grandi considers three more trawlers
HB Grandi hf. has entered negotiations with Turkish ship building company Celiktrans Deniz Ltd. on the construction of three wetfish trawlers, based on an offer from the ship builder.
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ISA detected at Cermaq site
Cermaq has confirmed that the ISA virus has been detected at its Langøyhovden sea site in Nordland, Norway.
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NewsISSF reports on 2013 progress
Tuna fisheries management and conservation made significant progress in 2013, according to the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation’s (ISSF) annual report.
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NewsCompanies team up to produce high-value algae products
Cellana, Inc. and Galil Algae Cooperative Agriculture Society Limited have entered into a letter of intent with the objective of partnering for the production of high-value algae products for aquaculture applications.
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NewsBelize shrimp farms prepare for certification
Members of the Belize Shrimp Growers'' Association are preparing for Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) assessment, thanks to funding from funding from the Enterprise Innovation Challenge Fund (EICF), a component of the Compete Caribbean program.
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Scotland launches Aquaculture Innovation Centre
Scotland has launched its Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) to help create jobs and support the growth, sustainability and profitability of the country’s industry.
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NewsRescuing the ocean from decline
The health of the global ocean is in decline and a five-year integrated rescue package is what’s needed to bring it back to life, according to a new report by the Global Ocean Commission.
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NewsPlastic waste causes $13bn in annual damage to marine ecosystems
Plastic waste is estimated to cause an estimated $13 billion in financial damage to marine ecosystems, according to two reports issued at the inaugural meeting of the United Nations Environment Assembly.
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EMS survey now online
The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) is calling on shrimp farms in Asia and Latin America to fill out a survey designed to collect information on early mortality syndrome (EMS).
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Tuna seiners confirmed Friend of the Sea
Pevaeche’s six purse seiners have successfully undergone a Friend of the Sea renewal audit.
