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Bangladeshi shrimp to get free legal advice
US law firm Sidley Austin Sidley is representing the Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation (BSFF) to advise on standards for exporting into the European Union and the US, and to help reduce trade barriers when they arise.
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NewsPacific bluefin population down 96.4%
Scientists have released a new stock assessment for bluefin tuna which shows that the Pacific bluefin population has dropped 96.4% from unfished levels due to decades of overfishing.
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Aquaculture policy for Kerala submitted
A 12-member committee has submitted a draft aquaculture policy to the government, recommending the adoption of modern technologies and participatory methods for environmentally sustainable aquaculture in Kerala.
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NewsCanadian chum salmon fisheries awarded MSC
Three British Columbia chum salmon fisheries have awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, a significant boost to Canada’s supply of MSC certified seafood.
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NewsTrawling banned in Hong Kong waters
A long-awaited ban on trawling in Hong Kong waters came into effect on 1 January 2013 – it is hoped that the ban will increase fish numbers.
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NewsCummins engines Tier 3 certified
Cummins Inc. has launched its US EPA Tier 3 certified QSK19 and QSK60 marine engines.
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NewsRussian pollock MSC CoC certified
Independent certification body, Food Certification International (FCI) recently announced that the Russian Pollock Catchers Association (PCA) has been certified against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Chain of Custody (CoC).
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National Fish & Chip Awards this month
The National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish, will be taking place at the Lancaster London Hotel on Thursday 24 January 2013, hosted by comedian and impressionist Rory Bremner.
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NewsYankee Clipper® anchovies FOS certified
PANOS brands, LLC has obtained Friend of the Sea certification for its Yankee Clipper® brand of anchovies.
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NewsFar East sales of Scottish Salmon on the rise
According to the latest figures revealed by HM Revenue & Customs, exports of salmon to the Far East have risen significantly.
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NewsNFFO faces a busy year ahead
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation (NFFO) faces a busy year ahead as it prepares to tackle some of the industry’s main issues.
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NewsDubai tariffs reduced for fishermen
Drydocks World and Maritime World has reduced its tariff rates for all aspects of business, including fishing vessels, at Dubai Maritime City (DMC) and Jadaf.
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NewsTrans Global joins NFI Crab Council
Florida based seafood company, Trans Global Products Inc, has become the newest member of the National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) Crab Council.
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NewsFirst new contract of the year for Akva
Norway’s Akva Group has signed its second contract with Russian Sea-Aquaculture LLC for another complete Akva cage farm to be installed in the Murmansk region.
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NewsMarine Harvest sells share in Aqua Gen
Norwegian seafood company, Marine Harvest, has sold its 31.3% stake in the country''s salmon breeding company, Aqua Gen, for NOK173m (GB£19.1m).
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NewsNew Chilean fisheries laws
Chile has established a set of new fisheries laws protecting underwater sea mountains, limiting bycatch and setting science based quotas, protecting 150,000km² of marine habitat.
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ASC approved as ISEAL member
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has become the first compliant aquaculture programme to be approved as a new associate member of the global association for sustainability standards, ISEAL.
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NewsAustralian aquaculture increases in value
According to a report by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), the value of aquaculture has increased by 8% to around AUS$948m in 2010/2011.
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NewsGE salmon moves closer to approval?
America’s AquaBounty Technologies has announced that the FDA’s Environmental Assessment of its AquAdvantage Salmon treatment is due for publication, a significant part of the FDA approval process for the product.
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NewsJensen Maritime awarded for innovation
Seattle based naval architecture firm, Jensen Maritime, has been awarded the ‘New Wave Award’ for the concept and design of the ''Northern Leader'', which is currently under construction by J M Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation in Washington.
